Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, II Class, in Gold, by V. Mayer, c.1914 Buy Now considerable library holdings and its

considerable library holdings and its own journal

It was originally awarded

set above an RZM logo and maker code of “M7/66” for the same manufacturer

These "portable" versions were often taken out of the book and placed on the dash of the plane for quick viewing

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, II Class, in Gold, by V. Mayer, c.1914 Buy Now considerable library holdings and its(Goldenes Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1875 1914 issue). Military Division. In Gold, a beautiful decoration by Vincent Mayer & Sohne, comprising a Gold cross with red enamel arms, the obverse medallion featuring the raised initials FJ on a white enamelled disc, the reverse bears the date 1849, measures 29. 6 mm (w) x 33. 68 mm (h), weighs 14. 87 grams (including ribbon), marked V. MAYERS SOHNES and IN WIEN on the ring, worn on a