Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross And Military Merit Medal

An 1849 Merit Cross, Type III, Civil Division, I Class Cross with Crown, bronze gilt with red enamel arms, the obverse medallion features the initials FJ, the reverse with the year 1849, the cross is surmounted by a crown with a red interior cap, marked on ring, measures 36.9mm (w) x 59.5mm (h – inclusive of cross adorned crown suspension), the reverse medallion has been re-enamelled, missing enamels in the cap, worn on replacement ribbon, in near very fine condition.

A Military Merit Medal, Franz Joseph, in silver gilt, the obverse featuring the bust of Franz Joseph, the reverse bears the inscription SIGNVM LAVDIS encircled by a wreath, the medal is surmounted by a crown, worn on a triangular military ribbon, measures 30.8mm (w) x 50.6mm (h), light wear and oxidation to medal, ribbon discoloured, remains in very fine condition.