Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and an 1849 Merit Cross, I Class Cross certificate_of_authenticity an exceptionally rare unissued prototype

an exceptionally rare unissued prototype version of one of the Third Reich’s highest distinctions in very fine condition

a Luftwaffe Technical Personnel sleeve badge

He began active service with Infanterie-Ersatz-Bataillon 319

The Order was last awarded in 1892 and became obsolete in 1893

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and an 1849 Merit Cross, I Class Cross certificate_of_authenticity an exceptionally rare unissued prototype(Goldenes Verdienstkreuz mit Krone). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1875 1914 issue). In bronze gilt, a cross with crown, with red enamel arms, the obverse medallion featuring the raised initials FJ on a white enamelled disc encircled by a chain pattern, the reverse bears the date 1849, measures 37. 2 mm (w) x 58. 7 mm (h), marked with a bronze star on the ring, worn on the original faded ribbon with crossed swords device, enamels intact, scattered