Austria-Hungary. Silver Cross of Merit with Crown, marked R.S.

Item description

Silbernes Verdienstkreuz mit der Krone – Silver Cross of Merit with Crown

Instituted 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph I. Cross with crown, on red ribbon for civil merits.

On the ring marked with silver content mark (Diane’s Head, used until 1922) and manufacturers sign R.S. for Rudolf Souval, Wien.

Silver, partially enameled. Very nice condition, with undamaged, intact enamel. On original old ribbon.