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A late Rothe manufacture of the Piis Meritis Cross, a silver cross with shamrock arms, the obverse medallion with a blue enamelled field bearing the inscription PIIS MERITIS, the reverse mirrors the obverse, worn on a ribbon with crossed swords in bronze gilt, measures 46.8mm (w) x 62.2mm (h- inclusive of integral ring), weighs 27.6 grams (including ribbon), wear to silver, enamels intact, in very fine condition. \n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134054912277,"sku":"EU20493","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc8864_398.jpg?v=1692906794"},{"product_id":"austria-imperial-an-1849-cross-of-merit-with-crown-by-wilhelm-kunz-m0302-6","title":"Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Cross Of Merit With Crown, By Wilhelm Kunz","description":"(Goldenes Verdienstkreuz mit Krone). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1850-1918 issue). Civil Division. Constructed of gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Ruppert Cross with red enamelled arms, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion bearing a central gilt 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 a gilded and enamelled crown suspension with loop connecting to a period original tri-fold ribbon, the loop maker marked “WILH. 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A Military Merit Cross, III Class and Merit Cross 1849, I Class with Crown","description":"\u003cp\u003e Military Merit Cross, Type II, Military Division, in silver with red and white enamels, wreath denoting military division, measures 31.7 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), marked on the ring with a partial silver hallmark, chip to white enamel arm on the reverse, loss of gilt, near very fine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMerit Cross ‘1849’, Type III, Military Division, in bronze gilt and enamels, surmounting crown, central medallion loose, measures 35.5 mm (w) x 54.8 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with crossed sword device, light wear, very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49112936644885,"sku":"EU23827","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC3283_f0e2b2e5-c917-43e5-af1e-3618da47abeb.jpg?v=1758816957"},{"product_id":"austria-imperial-an-1849-merit-cross-iii-class-with-case-by-v-mayer-eu24049","title":"Austria, Imperial. 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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 a gilded and enamelled crown suspension with loop connecting to a replacement tri-fold ribbon, the loop maker marked with Austrian Gold mark denoting manufacture between 1872-1922 and maker mark of Buc[hnuch?], measuring 35.7 mm (w) x 58.2 mm (h – inclusive of cross adorned crown suspension), weighs 16.39 grams (including ribbon), light wear to enamels, reverse 1849 slightly loose, the decoration remains in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49812961919253,"sku":"EU24620","price":856.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_EU24620_2.jpg?v=1776705317"},{"product_id":"austria-imperial-an-1849-merit-cross-in-gold-by-a-kittner-eu24788","title":"Austria, Imperial. 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In Gold, a beautiful decoration by Vincent Mayer \u0026amp; Sohne, comprising a Gold cross with red enamel arms, the obverse medallion featuring the raised initials FJ on a white enamelled disc, the reverse bears the date 1849, measures 29.6 mm (w) x 33.45 mm (h), weighs 6.92 grams, maker marked “A.KITTNER IN WEIN” on the suspension ring, worn on a replacement trifold ribbon, enamels intact, dent in the edge of the 3 o’clock arm, near extremely fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContained in the original case of issue, the black exterior with pebbled history with partial impression on the lid, the interior lid in silk, with green velvet medalbase, minor ripping and in the silk lid, measures 60 mm (w) x 100 mm (h) x 20 mm (d), functional hinge and clasp, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49881335398677,"sku":"EU24788","price":745.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_EU24788_4.jpg?v=1777492625"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/collections\/europe-austria-imperial-decorations-merit-cross.oembed?page=2","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}