Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross "1849", I Class In Gold, By V.mayer, C.1900 Buy Now 107 mm x 160 mm)

107 mm x 160 mm)

After the abolishment of the monarchy and the foundation of the Italian Republic in 1946

the dome with the paint intact

in very good condition

1 Clasp - 1960-

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross "1849", I Class In Gold, By V.mayer, C.1900 Buy Now 107 mm x 160 mm)(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