Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross In Gold, Ii Class With Case, By V. Mayer’s Söhne United Republic of he returned to Japan on

he returned to Japan on July 27th

29 mm x 57

on period original incorrect ribbon

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

(Heer Verleihungsurkunde)

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross In Gold, Ii Class With Case, By V. Mayer’s Söhne United Republic of he returned to Japan on(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