Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, III Class with Case, by V. Mayer visually-hidden and a Karabiner 98 service

and a Karabiner 98 service rifle and it’s bayonet placed diagonally across the badge

in recognition of his donation of 10 RM (Reichsmarks) to that 1940/1941 campaign

277 mm (w) x 215 mm (h))

published in 1994

the reverse featuring a blue medallion inscribed PRO DEO ET PRINCIPLE

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, III Class with Case, by V. Mayer visually-hidden and a Karabiner 98 service(Verdienstkreuz 1849). Instituted December 2, 1849. Type III (1914 1918). In silver and enamels 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 swivel crown and loop for suspension; the loop marked V. MAYERS SOHNE, along with Austrian silver mark,