Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, C.1870 United Republic of within a red enamel ring

within a red enamel ring radiating flames inscribed in gilt letters ‘POUR BAILLER SA FOI’ (to convey her faith)

Captain Louis Drummond Bawlf's younger brother

The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)

and insignia representing artillery school

his two sons

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, C.1870 United Republic of within a red enamel ring(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. First Period (1849 1875) In silver with red enamels, maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" and marked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, which was used between 1872 and 1922, with "2" to the left of the head and assay city marked "A" (Vienna) to the right of the head on the ring, measuring 30. 5 mm (w) x 34. 5 mm (h) inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension, dark patina, intact enamels, very light contact,