Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross “1849” and Military Merit Medal Lot Hold pitting in the reverse

pitting in the reverse

inscribed "ICH WILL MEINES STAATES ERSTER DIENER SEIN" above a ribboned branch of oak leaves

She also authored over two dozen books of prose and poetry

with discolouration

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross “1849” and Military Merit Medal Lot Hold pitting in the reverseA Merit Cross, Type III, Military Division, III Class with Crown, in silver and enamels, with surmounting crown, marked KUNZ WIEN with a Dianas head denoting silver and Vienna manufacture (h on the suspension ring, measures 36. 25mm (w) x 57. 2mm (h inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension and adorning cross), weighs 17. 1 grams (including ribbon), wear to gilt, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition. A Military Merit Medal Signum