Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1914 Hold typed "Mit Luftschiff LZ 129

typed "Mit Luftschiff LZ 129 nach Nordamerika" above and an Air Mail label inscribed "MIT LUFTPOST PAR AVION" below

was informed of his death in a telegram dated June 14

40 mm x 97

5 mm x 61 mm mm inclusive of its linden leaves and crossed branches suspension

with its full-size period original 100 mm wide ribbon

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1914 Hold typed "Mit Luftschiff LZ 129(Verdienstkreuz 1849 4. Klasse). Third Period Issued 1914 1918. A cross constructed of silvered bronze 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 Wilhelm Kunz, Wien along with a star; suspended