Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity unmarked exhibiting all the characteristics

unmarked exhibiting all the characteristics of Assmann manufacture

gilt loss evident on the sides but the bottom retains most of its gilt

Less than ten years later

in regards to the Canadians attending to their wounded but were sadly mistaken

A 1937 NSDAP Grenz-Kreis Schleiden Eifel badge

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity unmarked exhibiting all the characteristics(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. First Period (1849 1875) In silver with red enamels, maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" and marked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, which was used between 1872 and 1922, with "2" to the left of the head and assay city marked "A" (Vienna) to the right of the head on the ring, measuring 30. 5 mm (w) x 34. 5 mm (h) inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension, dark patina, intact enamels, very light contact,