Austria, Imperial. An “1849” Merit Cross, Type III, III Class Cross with Crown, by Wilhelm Kunz visually-hidden The stiff visor is finished

The stiff visor is finished in a black vulcan fibre on the upper

The felt reverse with scattered wear patches evident throughout

with some tearing and material fatigue evident

Footnote: This single-class order was established by decree of January 16

He joined the Imperial Navy in 1908

Austria, Imperial. An “1849” Merit Cross, Type III, III Class Cross with Crown, by Wilhelm Kunz visually-hidden The stiff visor is finishedInstituted December 2 1849. Type III. In silver, a III Class Cross bearing red enamel arms, with a large central medallion featuring the initials FJ, the reverse bearing the date 1849, surmounted by a crown with interior enamel cap, the ring is marked WILHELM KUNZ WIEN, with a dianakopf denoting Vienna manufacture from 1872 1922, measures 36. 2 mm (w) x 57. 1 mm (h inclusive of integral crown suspension, weighs 17. 1 grams, worn on original trifold