Austria, Imperial. An Imperial Merit Cross, Fourth Class, By Rothe, C.1875 certificate_of_authenticity The two-piece chin strap is

The two-piece chin strap is constructed of thick black leather and is very well preserved

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Austria, Imperial. An Imperial Merit Cross, Fourth Class, By Rothe, C.1875 certificate_of_authenticity The two-piece chin strap isType II. 1875 1914 Issue. A fine quality manufacture and well preserved example of an Imperial Austrian 1914 1918 issue Imperial Merit Cross Fourth Class; in silver and red enamels; consisting of a red enameled cross with a central silver medallion inscribed FJ for Franz Josef, circumscribed by 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