Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Iv Class, C.1914 Newly Listed arriving the next the day

arriving the next the day

and handwritten note itself is in Serbian language

Hannibal on June 20

he went to Tacoma

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Iv Class, C.1914 Newly Listed arriving the next the day(Verdienstkreuz 1849 4. Klasse). Third Period Issued 1914 1918. A cross constructed of silvered bronze with red enameled arms; the obverse with a central silver medallion inscribed FJ for Franz Joseph, surrounded by a broad silver ring, inscribed VIRIBUS UNITIS (Latin Stand United); the reverse with a similar central silver medallion dated 1849; on a replacement loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon; measuring 35. 77 mm (w) x