Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Auction each measuring 38 mm (w)

each measuring 38 mm (w) x 42 mm (h)

(worn on a side of the cap as an unit badge)

Footnote: Archibald Robert Cumming was born on December 11

1944 (D-Day in Europe) for the Marianas

on the same date he suffered a shrapnel wound to the left leg

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Auction each measuring 38 mm (w)(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. First Period (1849 1875). In silver with red enamels, maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" on the ring, measuring 30. 2 mm (w) x 33. 7 mm (h) inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock on the obverse, replacement triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine.