Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross "1849", I Class In Gold, By V.mayer, C.1900 Buy Now USN stamped “STERLING” on reverse

USN stamped “STERLING” on reverse

pinback hanger inscribed "FOR MERIT" with sub-hanger inscribed "PROVINCIAL"

surmounted by an raised eagle

India General Service Medal 1854

This unique and unit-attributed example is in an overall very fine condition

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross "1849", I Class In Gold, By V.mayer, C.1900 Buy Now USN stamped “STERLING” on reverse(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. Type II (1875 1913). In Gold with red and white enamels, weighing 14. 6 grams, hallmarked with a goat's head flanked by a "3" on the left and an "A" (Vienna) on the right, and maker marked "V. MAYER & SHNE IN WIEN" on the ring, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 55. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, tiny scuff mark in the white enamels on the reverse centrepiece, very light contact overall, original triangular