Cross of Merit (Austria-Hungary)
The Cross of Merit (German: Verdienstkreuz) (Hungarian: Érdemkereszt) was a military and civil decoration of Austria-Hungary established 16 Februar 1850. Emperor Franz Josef awarded the cross "to reward loyal and actively proven devotion to Emperor and Fatherland, many years of acknowledged beneficial use in public service or other merits earned for the general good".
| Cross of Merit (Austria-Hungary) | |
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Golden Cross of Merit with the Crown on the red (civilian) ribbon | |
| Description |
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| Country | Austria-Hungary |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Established | 16 Februar 1850 |
| | Ribbons with which the medals could be awarded | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Gold Bravery Medal for Enlisted Men |
| Next (lower) | Karl Troop Cross |
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