Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Newly Listed enamel chipping on the obverse

enamel chipping on the obverse centrepiece ring on the Brazilian order

the reverse with a swivel clip

measuring 148 mm (w) x 210 mm (h) when unfolded and constructed of off-white card stock

he was assigned to the 22nd Infantry Battalion

The The Medal for Constancy as well as I

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Newly Listed enamel chipping on the obverse(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. First Period (1849 1875). In silver with red enamels, maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" on the ring, measuring 30. 2 mm (w) x 33. 7 mm (h) inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock on the obverse, replacement triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine.