Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Iv Class, C.1914 United Republic of bottom marked "FR938"

bottom marked "FR938"

dated September 20

He embarked Canada on the 11th and disembarked in Japan on the 28th

posted to the General List and attached to the 35th Infantry Battalion

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Iv Class, C.1914 United Republic of bottom marked "FR938"(Verdienstkreuz 1849 4. Klasse). Third Period Issued 1914 1918. A cross constructed of silvered bronze with red enameled arms; the obverse with a central silver medallion inscribed FJ for Franz Joseph, surrounded by a broad silver ring, inscribed VIRIBUS UNITIS (Latin Stand United); the reverse with a similar central silver medallion dated 1849; on a replacement loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon; measuring 35. 77 mm (w) x