Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By Wilm. Kunz, C.1916 Newly Listed He was evacuated to England

He was evacuated to England via the Hospital Ship Dunluce Castle and transferred to Mrs

038 other ranks for Bermuda on August 8

a cross pattée in gilt bronze

reverse is numbered "C 4127"

He fell before the day was ended

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By Wilm. Kunz, C.1916 Newly Listed He was evacuated to England(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