Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, III Class with Case, by V. Mayer certificate_of_authenticity the reverse with a maker-unique

the reverse with a maker-unique crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch

All three are buried together in Pine Crest Cemetery

the armband measuring 8 cm (w) x 45 cm (l) when unfolded on a flattened surface

Department of Veterans Affairs Canadian Army Record of Service and Department of Veterans Affairs Death Notification

) donation medal

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, III Class with Case, by V. Mayer certificate_of_authenticity the reverse with a maker-unique(Verdienstkreuz 1849). Instituted December 2, 1849. Type III (1914 1918). In silver and enamels 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 swivel crown and loop for suspension; the loop marked V. MAYERS SOHNE, along with Austrian silver mark,