Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Auction Dated to June 26

Dated to June 26

Footnote: Archibald Robert Cumming was born on December 11

suspended by original French-granted breast ribbon

(worn on a side of the cap as an unit badge)

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Auction Dated to June 26(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.