Austria, Empire. A Lot of Two Merit Crosses Republic of measure 88

measure 88

with silver Croatian hallmarks on rim (TK)

was revived in 1485 and continued in existence into the nineteenth century

depicted in uniform and with the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords carefully edited into the image

engraved "3728875 K G ROBERTSON" on the edge

Austria, Empire. A Lot of Two Merit Crosses Republic of measure 88(Verdienstkreuz 1849). Instituted December 2nd, 1849. A lot of two Merit Crosses 1849, consisting of: 1. A Merit Cross 1849. Constructed of gilded bronze with red enamels, consisting of a Ruppert Cross with red enameled arms, the obverse with a central medallion bearing a central gilt monogram of Franz Joseph I, circumscribed by an inscription of Viribus Unitis (United Forces) in capitalized Latin, the reverse with a central medallion bearing the