Austria: Merit Cross "1849"
and pinned with two rank pips
constructed of a dimpled and gilded magnetic metal scabbard
along with chains and “Viribus Unitis” (Latin - United Strength) inscribed in Gold
Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, Grand Cross Set in Gold, by Cravanzola Auction Austria: Merit Cross "1849"(Ordine della Corona dItalia). Instituted February 20th, 1868. (c. 1900 issue). A cased Grand Cross set of the Order of the Crown of Italy, consisting of: 1. A Grand Cross, constructed of 18kt Gold, with blue, green, red, and white enamels, suspended from a fixed loop and swivel ring suspension from its period sash ribbon, consisting of a white enameled hollow construction Gold cross with Gold knots in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the