Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Hold Onwards through the trenches

Onwards through the trenches

and the destruction of 61 villages southwest of Gomel

The doctors noted that "This officer suffers from continual severe head colds due to accessory sinus disease

7x83mm (crown 33x30mm)

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Hold Onwards through the trenches(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.