Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, Iv Class, By V. Mayers’ Sohne Hold serving with them for three

serving with them for three years

Major Irving was absorbed into the 7th Reserve Battalion on May 14th

topped by crossed swords

marked  L/13 on the pin (for P

The tan headband is a very supple leather

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, Iv Class, By V. Mayers’ Sohne Hold serving with them for three(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted on 2 December 1849. Type II. (1875 1914 Issue). A cross constructed of silver, with red enamelled arms, the obverse centre presents a silver medallion inscribed FJ for FRANZ JOSEPH, surrounded by a broad silver ring, bearing the inscription VIRIBUS UNITIS (STAND UNITED), the reverse centre presents a similar medallion, presenting the date 1849, maker marked on loop with V. MAYERS SOHNE IN WIEN, hallmarked with an Austrian