Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, III Class with Case, by V. Mayer certificate_of_authenticity the armband measuring 8 cm

the armband measuring 8 cm (w) x 45 cm (l) when unfolded on a flattened surface

holding a decorative ornament in her left hand

All three are buried together in Pine Crest Cemetery

Department of Veterans Affairs Canadian Army Record of Service and Department of Veterans Affairs Death Notification

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, III Class with Case, by V. Mayer certificate_of_authenticity the armband measuring 8 cm(Verdienstkreuz 1849). Instituted December 2, 1849. Type III (1914 1918). In silver and enamels with red enameled 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 V. MAYERS SOHNE, along with Austrian silver mark,