Austria, Empire. Merit Cross 1849, I Class Gold Cross With Crown, Third Period (1914-1918) certificate_of_authenticity worn on a triangular ribbon

worn on a triangular ribbon with a brass pin connected by thread

later the Quebec Regiment of Voltigeurs

" " One of those that signed the Declaration of Independence was Stephen Hopkins (March 7

where he was demobilized on November 11

two Pilot Wings (red

Austria, Empire. Merit Cross 1849, I Class Gold Cross With Crown, Third Period (1914-1918) certificate_of_authenticity worn on a triangular ribbon(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. Multi piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and white enamels, bronze hallmarked and maker marked "WILM. KUNZ WIEN X" (Wilhelm Kunz, Vienna) on the ring, measuring 36 mm (w) x 58. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, the reverse centrepiece rotated approximately 45 degrees clockwise, original triangular war ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine. In an unmatched but authentic