Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, Iv Class, By V. Mayers’ Sohne Hold Pennsylvania and was a member

Pennsylvania and was a member of Ottertbein United Brethern Sunday School when he enlisted for service as a Private with the United States Army on November 9

A Model 1933 SS Service Dagger by SS 807/36 RZM - The dagger measures approximately 372 mm in length with the scabbard

some residue from previous moutning however remains near very fine

by Bob Clarke

pilots in front of their planes

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, Iv Class, By V. Mayers’ Sohne Hold Pennsylvania and was a member(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted on 2 December 1849. Type II. (1875 1914 Issue). A cross constructed of silver, with red enamelled arms, the obverse centre presents a silver medallion inscribed FJ for FRANZ JOSEPH, surrounded by a broad silver ring, bearing the inscription VIRIBUS UNITIS (STAND UNITED), the reverse centre presents a similar medallion, presenting the date 1849, maker marked on loop with V. MAYERS SOHNE IN WIEN, hallmarked with an Austrian