Austria, Imperial. An “1849” Merit Cross, Type III, III Class Cross with Crown, by Wilhelm Kunz Buy Now overlaid by a double-headed Imperial

overlaid by a double-headed Imperial Russian eagle wielding an orb and

The Medal for Manhood and Loyalty was instituted on November 3

and bearing three hand-embroidered silver aluminum wire oak leaves with acorns

measures63mm (w) x 81

Watthey began active service on March 10

Austria, Imperial. An “1849” Merit Cross, Type III, III Class Cross with Crown, by Wilhelm Kunz Buy Now overlaid by a double-headed ImperialInstituted December 2 1849. Type III. In silver, a III Class Cross bearing red enamel arms, with a large central medallion featuring the initials FJ, the reverse bearing the date 1849, surmounted by a crown with interior enamel cap, the ring is marked WILHELM KUNZ WIEN, with a dianakopf denoting Vienna manufacture from 1872 1922, measures 36. 2 mm (w) x 57. 1 mm (h inclusive of integral crown suspension, weighs 17. 1 grams, worn on original trifold