An Outstanding & Mint Austrian Merit Cross; 1St Class Gold Cross With Crown Auction Archive including Fitzsimons

including Fitzsimons

exterior in black leatherette

hoist sleeve with four square loops for insertion into a flagpole

The crew represented different states and were buried in various locations

An Outstanding & Mint Austrian Merit Cross; 1St Class Gold Cross With Crown Auction Archive including Fitzsimons2nd Period with Large Crown (1875 1914), Cased: An absolutely mint example in gold with red and white enamels, hallmarked and maker marked "V. MAYER'S SHNE" and "IN WIEN" (V. Mayer's Son, Vienna) on the ring, 35. 8 mm x 56. 8 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original triangular ribbon, mint. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "V. K." over "m. d. K." on the lid, maker marked "V. MAYER'S SHNE WIEN" on the inside lid, recessed dark green