Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross 1849, III Class Cross with Crown, by W. Kunz Auction bearing a central raised anchor

bearing a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords

possibly Arturo Pozzi of Rome

There would not have been a great demand for these

enamels without imperfections less single contact point to eagles feet

the side facing inward without stitching

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross 1849, III Class Cross with Crown, by W. Kunz Auction bearing a central raised anchor(Verdienstkreuz 1849 3. Klasse). Issued 1914 1918. Military Division. A cross constructed of silvered bronze with red enamelled arms, the obverse with a central silver medallion inscribed FJ for Franz Joseph, surrounded by a broad silver ring, inscribed VIRIBUS UNITIS (Latin Stand United), the reverse with a similar central silver medallion dated 1849, on a swivel crown and loop for suspension, the loop marked Wilhelm Kunz, Wien along with a star,