Austria, Imperial. An Early Military Merit Cross, c.1860 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic a rare and high-quality example

a rare and high-quality example in very fine condition

the obverse 12 o’clock arm stating 1/M (One Million) the 9 and 3 o'clock arms are numbered 025442

consisting of an eagle and a tri-colour cockade

3 mm (w) x 70 mm (h) inclusive of its clouds suspension

83mm in total length

Austria, Imperial. An Early Military Merit Cross, c.1860 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic a rare and high-quality exampleInstituted October 24, 1849. Type I. (Civil Division). An early and well constructed cross, in silver and red enamels, the obverse medallion featuring the inscription VER DIENST, the reverse is of white enamels, measures 29. 87 mm (w) x 34. 18 mm (h), weighs 13. 46 grams inclusive of ribbon, worn on a thick original double barrel suspension loop and trifold ribbon, very minor enamel wear to the reverse, dark patina, extremely fine.