Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity (Ehrenzeichen Gausieger im Reichsberufswettkampf)

(Ehrenzeichen Gausieger im Reichsberufswettkampf)

From this operation

Gustav Spitzer KG

including a 1914/1915 Fortress Krakow badge

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity (Ehrenzeichen Gausieger im Reichsberufswettkampf)(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,