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

the panels unable to be turned down fully as they are stitched in place at the front

with castle style crown and early ridge lined suspension ring

to be lit on the Mid-Summer Solstice

Bearing various mint marks: “S” for San Francisco

Onwards through the trenches

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