Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross 1849, III Class Cross with Crown, by W. Kunz Auction Säckingen Small Calibre Protection Association

Säckingen Small Calibre Protection Association Shooting Medal - Silvered metal

enamels without imperfections less single contact point to eagles feet

bearing a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords

the side facing inward without stitching

The rank tab is constructed in a similar fashion

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross 1849, III Class Cross with Crown, by W. Kunz Auction Säckingen Small Calibre Protection Association(Verdienstkreuz 1849 3. Klasse). Issued 1914 1918. Military Division. A cross constructed of silvered bronze with red enamelled 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,