Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, II Class, in Gold, by V. Mayer, c.1914 Archive marked “20” on the reverse

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Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, II Class, in Gold, by V. Mayer, c.1914 Archive marked “20” on the reverse(Goldenes Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1875 1914 issue). Military Division. In Gold, a beautiful decoration by Vincent Mayer & Sohne, comprising a Gold cross with red enamel arms, the obverse medallion featuring the raised initials FJ on a white enamelled disc, the reverse bears the date 1849, measures 29. 6 mm (w) x 33. 68 mm (h), weighs 14. 87 grams (including ribbon), marked V. MAYERS SOHNES and IN WIEN on the ring, worn on a