An original Austro-Hungarian Empire Merit Cross, 1st Class, Type III, with crown.
Gilt and enamels, central "FJ" (Emperor Franz Joseph) monogram, circlet with "VIRIBUS UNITIS" (With United Forces). The reverse "1849" the institution year of the award. With original ribbon in the wartime colours. The ribbon jump ring stamped maker "Bachruch Budapest".
Reverse cross arms with enamels losses, age related tones and marks.
