Austria, Imperial. An “1849” Merit Cross, III Class Cross With Crown, By F. Braun United Republic of on short original ribbon

on short original ribbon

70 mm in diameter

measuring 62 mm (w) x 45 mm (h)

for return to Canada and discharged upon demobilization on May 31

was awarded the 1939-1945 Star

Austria, Imperial. An “1849” Merit Cross, III Class Cross With Crown, By F. Braun United Republic of on short original ribbonInstituted December 2 1849. Type III. (1914 1918). Military Division. A silver cross with red enamel arms, the obverse medallion presents an FJ on a lightly pebbled field, surrounded by the inscription VIRIBUSUNITIS, the reverse features the date 1849 also on a pebbled field, the cross is surmounted by a crown with silver pendilia, measures 36. 5mm (w) x 56. 2mm (h), weighs 17. 8 grams (including ribbon), marked F. BRAUN on ring, with Vienna