Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Hold Order of Merit of the

Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

On 10 May 1966

to be lit on the Mid-Summer Solstice

Onwards through the trenches

and the destruction of 61 villages southwest of Gomel

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Hold Order of Merit of the(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. First Period (1849 1875). In silver with red enamels, maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" on the ring, measuring 30. 2 mm (w) x 33. 7 mm (h) inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock on the obverse, replacement triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine.