Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By Wilm. Kunz, C.1916 GTRexclude attached to stylized arabesques resembling

attached to stylized arabesques resembling a crown

74 mm (w) x 50

with a center enameled medallion depicting the ruins of the “Stammschloss Zähringen”

His war service concluded with a one year stint with the Submarine Depot Ship H

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By Wilm. Kunz, C.1916 GTRexclude attached to stylized arabesques resembling(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. Third Period (1914 1918). In silver with red enamels, marked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, which was used between 1872 and 1922, with "1" to the left of the head and assay city marked "A" (Vienna) to the right of the head, maker marked "WK" and maker marked "WILM. KUNZ WIEN X" (Wilhelm Kunz, Vienna) on the ring, measuring 36 mm (w) x 58. 3 mm (w) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball