Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross 1849, III Class Cross with Crown, by W. Kunz Auction An additional Erel mark is

An additional Erel mark is embossed onto the left side of the sweatband

(engraved sloping script inverted naming: Edward Branagan H

bearing a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords

There would not have been a great demand for these

eight badges with pins

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross 1849, III Class Cross with Crown, by W. Kunz Auction An additional Erel mark is(Verdienstkreuz 1849 3. Klasse). Issued 1914 1918. Military Division. A cross constructed of silvered bronze with red enamelled arms, the obverse with a central silver medallion inscribed FJ for Franz Joseph, surrounded by a broad silver ring, inscribed VIRIBUS UNITIS (Latin Stand United), the reverse with a similar central silver medallion dated 1849, on a swivel crown and loop for suspension, the loop marked Wilhelm Kunz, Wien along with a star,