Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross "1849", I Class In Gold, By V.mayer, C.1900 GTRexclude topped by inscription of “ПОХОДЪ

topped by inscription of “ПОХОДЪ ДРОЗДОВЦЕВЪ” (“Drozdovsky's March”)

on a 59 mm pin)

Washington and Rochambeau decided to ask de Grasse for assistance either in besieging New York

with silver hallmark on the rim

four of the officers seated

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross "1849", I Class In Gold, By V.mayer, C.1900 GTRexclude topped by inscription of “ПОХОДЪ(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