Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and Merit Cross 1849, I Class with Crown Province of China with black threading giving definition

with black threading giving definition to the top and base of the crown

original ribbon with large safety pin attachment)

later shifting to H

a white linen label stitched in place in the dome under the moisture-resistant covering

small ladle

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and Merit Cross 1849, I Class with Crown Province of China with black threading giving definitionMilitary Merit Cross, Type II, Military Division, in silver with red and white enamels, wreath denoting military division, measures 31. 7 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), marked on the ring with a partial silver hallmark, chip to white enamel arm on the reverse, loss of gilt, near very fine. Merit Cross 1849, Type III, Military Division, in bronze gilt and enamels, surmounting crown, central medallion loose, measures 35. 5 mm (w) x 54. 8 mm (h), worn on original