Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross "1849", I Class In Gold, By V.mayer, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity Constructed of interwoven

Constructed of interwoven

the other designated Class "B" and numbered C36529 for Service in England

(NSDAP Kragenspiegel für Oberabschnittsleiter)

Wehrmacht Commissioner of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross "1849", I Class In Gold, By V.mayer, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity Constructed of interwoven(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. Type II (1875 1913). In Gold with red and white enamels, weighing 14. 6 grams, hallmarked with a goat's head flanked by a "3" on the left and an "A" (Vienna) on the right, and maker marked "V. MAYER & SHNE IN WIEN" on the ring, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 55. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, tiny scuff mark in the white enamels on the reverse centrepiece, very light contact overall, original triangular