Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and an 1849 Merit Cross, I Class Cross certificate_of_authenticity He began active service with

He began active service with Infanterie-Ersatz-Bataillon 319

(iii) Victory Medal: in bronze gilt

set within a ribbed ring bearing the inscription “Gott mit uns” (God with us) with laurel branches within the Imperial crown

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

An Officer's "Utrum Horum Mavis Accipe" Badge - Silver

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and an 1849 Merit Cross, I Class Cross certificate_of_authenticity He began active service with(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