Austria. A Merit Cross "1849", 3Rd Class, 2Nd Period (1875-1914) Auction containing one stamp in red

containing one stamp in red ink inscribed "Soldatenrat II

Textbook example in Bevon-woven white threads (for Infantry)

flanked with wings on the left and right

In between Pearl Harbor and the Gilbert Islands operation

Austria. A Merit Cross "1849", 3Rd Class, 2Nd Period (1875-1914) Auction containing one stamp in redVerdienstkreuz. Instituted in 1849. In silver with red enamels, marked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, the head flanked by a "3" (silver fineness) on the left and marked with the assay city mark "A" (Vienna) on the right and maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" on the ring, measuring 36. 7 mm (w) x 52 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine.