Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross And Military Merit Medal Auction also maker marked on suspension

also maker marked on suspension ring denoting Arthus-Bertrand manufacture

in black case of issue (this extremely fine)

on the obverse is a crown with leaves on the left and right sides above the inscription “In Dankbarer Erinnerung an Treue Dienste” (In Grateful Remembrance of Faithful Services)

MICHELSEN KØBENHAVN" on the inside lid

Commander's Cross - in silver gilt and enamels

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross And Military Merit Medal Auction also maker marked on suspensionMilitary Merit Cross, in silver gilt, with red and white enamel arms with a gilt wreath in each quadrant, the obverse features the inscription VER DIENST (For Merit), the reverse is plain white, measures 30. 5mm (w) x 33. 4mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on a replacement ribbon, enamel chip to the 3 oclock arm, remains in better than very fine condition. A Military Merit Medal, Franz Joseph, in silver, the obverse featuring the right facing