Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class, c.1870 United Republic of Three left-facing national eagles clutching

Three left-facing national eagles clutching wreathed swastikas

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR LANGJÄHRIGE TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR LONG YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE”)

paint chipping on the IC

and a maker’s code of “M1/101” for Gustav Brehmer

ribbons all original and worn

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class, c.1870 United Republic of Three left-facing national eagles clutching(Militrverdienstkreuz III. Klasse). (1849 1914 issue). Civil Division. Constructed of silver, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with red and white enameled arms, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt inscription of VERDIENST (MERIT) within a ring of red enamel, the reverse with white enameled arms and centre, measuring 30. 9 mm (w) x 34. 3 mm (h), weighs 11. 57 grams including ribbon, unmarked, on loop for