Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and Merit Cross 1849, I Class with Crown Newly Listed the grand cross consisting of

the grand cross consisting of a white enamelled five point star with ball finials and five smooth rays in each quadrant

Demonstrating only minor fatigue and soiling to the interior liner consistent with wartime wear

He is reported to have said

A pair of German religious day badges

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and Merit Cross 1849, I Class with Crown Newly Listed the grand cross consisting ofMilitary Merit Cross, Type II, Military Division, in silver with red and white enamels, wreath denoting military division, measures 31. 7 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), marked on the ring with a partial silver hallmark, chip to white enamel arm on the reverse, loss of gilt, near very fine. Merit Cross 1849, Type III, Military Division, in bronze gilt and enamels, surmounting crown, central medallion loose, measures 35. 5 mm (w) x 54. 8 mm (h), worn on original