Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Auction A standing lion in white

A standing lion in white threads on black wool cloth backing

each measuring 38 mm (w) x 42 mm (h)

suspended by original French-granted breast ribbon

with a leather belt

on the same date he suffered a shrapnel wound to the left leg

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Auction A standing lion in white(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.