It is dated to Danzig on January 9
the bottom with a grayish-purple cloth covering with a large "X" in red marker
The left side bears a rank tab constructed of black wool with a buckram core
no wear on medal
silver frame with blackened magnetic iron core
Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross “1849” and Military Merit Medal Lot GTRexclude It is dated to DanzigA Merit Cross, Type III, Military Division, III Class with Crown, in silver and enamels, with surmounting crown, marked KUNZ WIEN with a Dianas head denoting silver and Vienna manufacture (h on the suspension ring, measures 36. 25mm (w) x 57. 2mm (h inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension and adorning cross), weighs 17. 1 grams (including ribbon), wear to gilt, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition. A Military Merit Medal Signum