Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross "1849", I Class In Gold, By V.mayer, C.1900 GTRexclude with silver hallmark on the

with silver hallmark on the rim

The cap measures approximately 190 mm (w) x 285 mm (l) x 150 mm (h)

four of the officers seated

topped by inscription of “ПОХОДЪ ДРОЗДОВЦЕВЪ” (“Drozdovsky's March”)

the other with a "1939-1945" reverse

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross "1849", I Class In Gold, By V.mayer, C.1900 GTRexclude with silver hallmark on the(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. Type II (1875 1913). In Gold with red and white enamels, weighing 14. 6 grams, hallmarked with a goat's head flanked by a "3" on the left and an "A" (Vienna) on the right, and maker marked "V. MAYER & SHNE IN WIEN" on the ring, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 55. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, tiny scuff mark in the white enamels on the reverse centrepiece, very light contact overall, original triangular