Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, I Class with Crown by W. Kunz United Republic of The distinct design of the

The distinct design of the tail sets it apart from all other eagles

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composed of green felt bearing dual bands of silver aluminum wire

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Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, I Class with Crown by W. Kunz United Republic of The distinct design of the(Goldenes Verdienstkreuz mit Krone). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1850 1918 issue). Military Division. Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a cross with red enamelled arms, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion bearing a central gilt monogram of Franz Joseph I, circumscribed by an inscription of VIRIBUS UNITIS (UNITED FORCES), the reverse with a central white enamelled medallion bearing a gilt date of