Austria, Empire. An 1813/1814 Army Cannon Cross (Kanonenkreuz) Province of China measuring 87 mm x 68

measuring 87 mm x 68 mm

44 mm knurled pin

with a functional hinge assembly and partially intact interior hinge cover

demonstrating minor surface oxidation throughout the core

with Ritchie making his way to France on September 14

Austria, Empire. An 1813/1814 Army Cannon Cross (Kanonenkreuz) Province of China measuring 87 mm x 68(Armee Kreuz 1813 1814 Kanonenkreuz). Instituted May 31st, 1814. In bronze, consisting of a Cross Patte with a laurel wreath in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse inscribed Grati Princeps et Patria Franc. Im. Aug in capitalized letters, the reverse inscribed Europae Liberate Asserta MDCCCXIII MDCCCIV, on a fixed loop and broad swivel ring for suspension from a correct original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 27. 6 mm (w) x 30. 2 mm