Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1914 Hold with its full-size period original

with its full-size period original 100 mm wide ribbon

was informed of his death in a telegram dated June 14

He bravely laid down his life for the cause of his country

Richardson got on the radio and "told us to get the hell out of there

when the attendance reached 150

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1914 Hold with its full-size period original(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 swivel crown and loop for suspension; the loop marked Wilhelm Kunz, Wien along with a star; suspended