the reverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST UND TREUE” (“FOR MERIT AND LOYALTY”) within a green enameled oak leaf wreath
replacement ribbons)
The dial is marked below the 12 o’clock hour marker with “BULOVA” and under the 6 o’clock hour marker with “SWISS”
24 April-24 May 1915
measuring 51 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard
Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross “1849” and a Military Merit Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse with a centralA Merit Cross, Type III, Civil Division, in bronze gilt and enamels, with surmounting crown, marked KUNZ WIEN with a bronze star on the suspension ring, measures 36. 5mm (w) x 59. 4mm (h inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension and adorning cross), weighs 11. 4 grams (including ribbon), wear to gilt, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition. A Military Merit Medal Signum Laudis, Karl I, in bronze gilt, featuring a dual crown suspension,