Merit Cross "1849", Type III, Military Division, IV Class Cross

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  • Merit Cross "1849", Type III, Military Division, IV Class Cross by F. Braun
  • Merit Cross "1849", Type III, Military Division, IV Class Cross by F. Braun Reverse
  • Merit Cross "1849", Type III, Military Division, IV Class Cross by F. Braun
  • Merit Cross "1849", Type III, Military Division, IV Class Cross by F. Braun Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Austria (Imperial)
  • date of institution
    December 2, 1849
  • makers
    Vincent Mayer's Sohne; Rozet & Fischmeister; Rothe & Neffe (laurel wreath version); A.E. Kochert; Bachruch Budapest; G.A. Scheid; Karl Bohm; Heinrich Ulbrichts Witwe
  • remarks
    The addition of swords to a cross' ribbon may increase the overall cost.

History


This cross was founded by Emperor Franz Joseph to replace the Civil Medals of Honour.

It was awarded to recognize Austrian citizens for faithfully supporting the monarchy and Austria, for long service in the civil realm, or to recognize exceptional civil service that improved public welfare.

The obverse inscription translates to "Strength through Unity".

The Type III crosses can be worn on red (peacetime) ribbon or a wartime ribbon. The wartime ribbon has one thick stripe of white and red along each exterior edge, and thin, alternating horizontal white and red stripes in the centre section.

From 1917-1918 the Type III the crosses could also be awarded with crossed swords on the wartime ribbon.

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Versions

  • Price

    $120+ USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: FJ VIRIBUS UNITIS Rev: 1849

  • Size

    30mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $140 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: FJ VIRIBUS UNITIS Rev: 1849

  • Size

    30-31.5mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $175+ USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: FJ VIRIBUS UNITIS Rev: 1849

  • Size

    36-38mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The large version of the IV Class Cross was awarded in the later years of World War I.

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