Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Iv Class, C.1914 Newly Listed and Acting Engine Room Artificer

and Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class R

joining his new unit on May 15th

two Royal Canadian Regiment "Pro Patria" Beaver Shoulder Tabs

five-sided folded ribbon with safety pin attachment

He is unable to stand on Parade longer that 15 mins

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Iv Class, C.1914 Newly Listed and Acting Engine Room Artificer(Verdienstkreuz 1849 4. Klasse). Third Period Issued 1914 1918. A cross constructed of silvered bronze with red enameled 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 replacement loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon; measuring 35. 77 mm (w) x