Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross In Gold, Ii Class With Case, By V. Mayer’s Söhne United Republic of (Heer Verleihungsurkunde)

(Heer Verleihungsurkunde)

he returned to Japan on July 27th

Fabric wear and light soiling evident on the Seven-Ribbon Two-Level Ribbon Bar

he received his promotion to Captain at sea

and does not show any significant signs of wear or age on the interior or the exterior

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross In Gold, Ii Class With Case, By V. Mayer’s Söhne United Republic of (Heer Verleihungsurkunde)(Verdienstkreuz in Gold, II. Klasse mit Etui). Instituted 2 February 1849. (1872 1918 issue). Constructed of Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Ruppert Cross with a Gold frame and red enameled arms, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion with a Gold monogram of Emperor Franz Joseph, set within Gold ring, with the outer rim of the medallion bearing a gilt inscription of VIRIBUS UNITIS (WITH UNITED FORCES), the reverse with a