Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, IV. Class, c.1870 United Republic of eleven are silvered metal

eleven are silvered metal

this group refers to Private Alexander Cooper Burnet - 663048- of Oakville

scratches evident on the belt loop on the right end

ranging in size from 65 mm x 90 mm to 97 mm x 144 mm)

Footnote: The medal was established in April 1920 for award to members of the Territorial Force and Territorial Force Nursing Service who volunteered for service overseas on or before 30 September 1914

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, IV. Class, c.1870 United Republic of eleven are silvered metal(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted December 2nd, 1849. (1849 1875 issue). Constructed of silver with red enamels, consisting of a Ruppert Cross with red enamelled arms, the obverse with a central medallion bearing a central monogram of Franz Joseph I, circumscribed by an inscription of Viribus Unitis (United Forces), the reverse with a central medallion bearing the date of 1849, on a hollow swivel crown and swivel ring for suspension from its period