Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Hold to be lit on the

to be lit on the Mid-Summer Solstice

with castle style crown and early ridge lined suspension ring

On 10 May 1966

on November 21

and the destruction of 61 villages southwest of Gomel

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Hold to be lit on the(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.