Austria-Hungary. Silver Cross of Merit with Crown & Swords, sign. Kunz

Item description

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

Instituted 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph I. Cross with crown, on war ribbon with swords. Version with the red filled crown. Marked on the ring with star (for bronze) and manufacturers sign: Wilh. Kunz, Wien.

Silvered brozne, partially enameled. Very nice condition, with intact enamel. On original old ribbon with swords.