Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross "1849", I Class In Gold, By V.mayer, C.1900 United Republic of featuring its characteristic H-shape which

featuring its characteristic H-shape which serves as the handle

Distinguished Flying Medal

and colour

medium-small finger size

Pilot/Navigator Badge (two-piece construction

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross "1849", I Class In Gold, By V.mayer, C.1900 United Republic of featuring its characteristic H-shape which(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