Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By Wilm. Kunz, C.1916 Newly Listed returning to the 2nd Infantry

returning to the 2nd Infantry Battalion on February 11th

" and maker marked "NR" on the reverse

or province

according to the Executive Order

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By Wilm. Kunz, C.1916 Newly Listed returning to the 2nd Infantry(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. Third Period (1914 1918). In silver with red enamels, marked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, which was used between 1872 and 1922, with "1" to the left of the head and assay city marked "A" (Vienna) to the right of the head, maker marked "WK" and maker marked "WILM. KUNZ WIEN X" (Wilhelm Kunz, Vienna) on the ring, measuring 36 mm (w) x 58. 3 mm (w) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball