Austria, Empire. Merit Cross 1849, I Class Gold Cross With Crown, Third Period (1914-1918) certificate_of_authenticity where he was demobilized on

where he was demobilized on November 11

measures 140mm (w) x 208mm (l)

later the Quebec Regiment of Voltigeurs

The mid-section of the scabbard is painted black

Austria, Empire. Merit Cross 1849, I Class Gold Cross With Crown, Third Period (1914-1918) certificate_of_authenticity where he was demobilized on(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. Multi piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and white enamels, bronze hallmarked and maker marked "WILM. KUNZ WIEN X" (Wilhelm Kunz, Vienna) on the ring, measuring 36 mm (w) x 58. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, the reverse centrepiece rotated approximately 45 degrees clockwise, original triangular war ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine. In an unmatched but authentic