Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity including a 1914/1915 Fortress Krakow

including a 1914/1915 Fortress Krakow badge

with ribbon attachment

the ball finial with a series of small dents

which included two wallets

(Ehrenzeichen Gausieger im Reichsberufswettkampf)

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity including a 1914/1915 Fortress Krakow(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. First Period (1849 1875) In silver with red enamels, maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" and marked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, which was used between 1872 and 1922, with "2" to the left of the head and assay city marked "A" (Vienna) to the right of the head on the ring, measuring 30. 5 mm (w) x 34. 5 mm (h) inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension, dark patina, intact enamels, very light contact,