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Austrian Military Merit Cross Type I w/ Swords on Ribbon by V. Mayer, Cased, c.1880
Estimate:$500 – $800
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Description
Austria-Hungary, Empire. Military Merit Cross, Type I, military version, circa 1880, by Vinzenz Mayer's Soehne of Vienna, made in thick, heavy silver and hallmarked, with silver gilt swords to the ribbon, housed in its original period case of issue. Measures 50 x 30 mm; the case 110 x 65 x 20 mm. Instituted by Emperor Franz Joseph I in 1849 to reward officers for distinguished service in war and peace. Very good condition.
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