Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, Iv Class, By V. Mayers’ Sohne Newly Listed the obverse illustrating a rightward

the obverse illustrating a rightward facing kneeling woman offering a gold necklace

Footnote: Men and women who served for at least two years in any official voluntary organization in South Africa or overseas qualified for this medal

it was made up of a number of brigades during the war: the 1st Royal Naval Brigade (also known as the 1st (Royal Naval) Brigade

making it the 5th strongest party and securing it eight seats in the local parliament

He was admitted to Hospital at Crown Mines on October 25

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, Iv Class, By V. Mayers’ Sohne Newly Listed the obverse illustrating a rightward(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted on 2 December 1849. Type II. (1875 1914 Issue). A cross constructed of silver, with red enamelled arms, the obverse centre presents a silver medallion inscribed FJ for FRANZ JOSEPH, surrounded by a broad silver ring, bearing the inscription VIRIBUS UNITIS (STAND UNITED), the reverse centre presents a similar medallion, presenting the date 1849, maker marked on loop with V. MAYERS SOHNE IN WIEN, hallmarked with an Austrian