Item description
Goldenes Verdienstkreuz mit der Krone, mit Wiederholungsspange – Gold Cross of Merit with Crown, with Repeat-Clasp
Instituted 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph I. Cross in gold, on war ribbon.
Marked on the ring with star for bronze and manufacturers mark: V. Meyers Söhne, Wien.
On the ribbon Wiederholungsspange (repeat clasp) for the 2nd awarding of the same class. Nice period clasp, marked ZIMBLER.
Gilded bronze, enameled. Very nice condition, no enamel damages, small surface glas chip on the left crossarm on face. On the original ribbon with old repeat-clasp.