Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross "1849", I Class In Gold, By V.mayer, C.1900 GTRexclude The cap measures approximately 190

The cap measures approximately 190 mm (w) x 285 mm (l) x 150 mm (h)

Gümbel rose to become Secretary of the Royal Bavarian State Railways after its takeover of the former

topped by inscription of “ПОХОДЪ ДРОЗДОВЦЕВЪ” (“Drozdovsky's March”)

By June 10

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross "1849", I Class In Gold, By V.mayer, C.1900 GTRexclude The cap measures approximately 190(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. Type II (1875 1913). In Gold with red and white enamels, weighing 14. 6 grams, hallmarked with a goat's head flanked by a "3" on the left and an "A" (Vienna) on the right, and maker marked "V. MAYER & SHNE IN WIEN" on the ring, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 55. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, tiny scuff mark in the white enamels on the reverse centrepiece, very light contact overall, original triangular