Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, C.1870 Auction The interior of the lid

The interior of the lid is lined with snow-white satin

the clapper also in white porcelain and suspended from the loop in the dome via a figure eight-shaped wire

effective January 15

surface wear evident on the CM1953 and CFD

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, C.1870 Auction The interior of the lid(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. First Period (1849 1875) In silver with red enamels, maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" and marked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, which was used between 1872 and 1922, with "2" to the left of the head and assay city marked "A" (Vienna) to the right of the head on the ring, measuring 30. 5 mm (w) x 34. 5 mm (h) inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension, dark patina, intact enamels, very light contact,