Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity A second war Silver Grade

A second war Silver Grade Wound Badge “Verwundetenabzeichen”

Less than ten years later

2nd Class (silvered copper with red enamels

the twelve o’clock crown with a loop connecting to a suspension ring through which is looped a period original shortened neck ribbon

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity A second war Silver Grade(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,