Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, in Gold, c.1880 Province of China Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (D

Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (D

some demonstrating oxidation and verdigris consistent with age and storage

along with being a Dog Master for a while

demonstrating minor fatigue and mothing to the wool underlay

Measuring 243 mm (w) x 169 mm (h)

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, in Gold, c.1880 Province of China Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (D(Goldenes Verdienstkreuz mit Krone). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1850 1918 issue). Military Division. Constructed of 18K Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross with red enamelled arms, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion bearing a central monogram of Franz Joseph I, circumscribed by an inscription of VIRIBUS UNITIS (UNITED FORCES), the reverse with a central white enamelled medallion bearing a gilt date of 1849, on