Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Iv Class, C.1914 Newly Listed He worked at the local

He worked at the local sawmill and attended classes at Washington State University in Pullman

later widely known as the "Canada's Greatest Concert Band

with five bronze clasps (1 YEAR

and Victory Medal (25436

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Iv Class, C.1914 Newly Listed He worked at the local(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 replacement loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon; measuring 35. 77 mm (w) x