Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, in Gold, by A. Kittner certificate_of_authenticity Ordre de l'Étoile Africaine

Ordre de l'Étoile Africaine

(Kampfgeschwader 153 Plakette)

In 14K Gold with red

Constructed of die struck

head of RAF Middle East Command

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, in Gold, by A. Kittner certificate_of_authenticity Ordre de l'Étoile Africaine(Goldenes Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1875 1914 issue). In Gold, a beautiful decoration by Vincent Mayer & Sohne, comprising a Gold cross with red enamel arms, the obverse medallion featuring the raised initials FJ on a white enamelled disc, the reverse bears the date 1849, measures 29. 6 mm (w) x 33. 45 mm (h), weighs 6. 92 grams, maker marked A. KITTNER IN WEIN on the suspension ring, worn on a replacement trifold ribbon, enamels