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Austro-Hungarian Military Merit Cross Set – 1st Class Breast Star 2nd Class Neck Badge – Full-Size Museum Replica
Austro-Hungarian Military Merit Cross Set – 1st Class Breast Star 2nd Class Neck Badge – Full-Size Museum Replica
Austro-Hungarian Military Merit Cross Set – 1st Class Breast Star 2nd Class Neck Badge – Full-Size Museum Replica
Austro-Hungarian Military Merit Cross Set – 1st Class Breast Star 2nd Class Neck Badge – Full-Size Museum Replica
Austro-Hungarian Military Merit Cross Set – 1st Class Breast Star 2nd Class Neck Badge – Full-Size Museum Replica
Austro-Hungarian Military Merit Cross Set – 1st Class Breast Star 2nd Class Neck Badge – Full-Size Museum Replica
Austro-Hungarian Military Merit Cross Set – 1st Class Breast Star 2nd Class Neck Badge – Full-Size Museum Replica
Austro-Hungarian Military Merit Cross Set – 1st Class Breast Star 2nd Class Neck Badge – Full-Size Museum Replica
Austro-Hungarian Military Merit Cross Set – 1st Class Breast Star 2nd Class Neck Badge – Full-Size Museum Replica
Austro-Hungarian Military Merit Cross Set – 1st Class Breast Star 2nd Class Neck Badge – Full-Size Museum Replica
Austro-Hungarian Military Merit Cross Set – 1st Class Breast Star 2nd Class Neck Badge – Full-Size Museum Replica
Austro-Hungarian Military Merit Cross Set – 1st Class Breast Star 2nd Class Neck Badge – Full-Size Museum Replica
Austro-Hungarian Military Merit Cross Set – 1st Class Breast Star 2nd Class Neck Badge – Full-Size Museum Replica
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Austro-Hungarian Military Merit Cross Set – 1st Class Breast Star 2nd Class Neck Badge – Full-Size Museum Replica

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Austro-Hungarian Military Merit Cross Set – 1st Class Breast Star & 2nd Class Neck Badge – Full-Size Museum Replica

  • Type: Full-size reproduction set (not original issued decorations)

  • Decoration Represented: Militärverdienstkreuz (Military Merit Cross), Austro-Hungarian Empire

  • Established: 22 October 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph I

  • Material: Gilt and silver-tone metal with enamel

  • Includes:

    • 1st Class breast star with pin

    • 2nd Class neck badge with ribbon

  • Finish: High-quality enamel with detailed reverse

  • Condition: New (replica set, for collection and display)

  • Packaging: Securely packed for worldwide shipping

Historical Background

The Military Merit Cross (Militärverdienstkreuz) was founded in 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph I, initially as a single-class award for officers demonstrating exceptional service in war or peace.

Key developments included:

  • 1860: Addition of the green laurel wreath to mark wartime service (War Decoration).

  • 1914: Expanded into three classes:

    • 3rd Class (trifold ribbon)

    • 2nd Class (neck badge)

    • 1st Class (breast star)

  • 1916–1917: Introduction of crossed swords for bravery, and the option for multiple awards.

  • With Diamonds: Reserved personally by the Emperor for senior commanders and distinguished allies.

The decoration became obsolete in 1918 with the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but remains one of the most iconic Imperial honors.

Significance

This museum-quality replica set reproduces the 1st Class breast star and 2nd Class neck badge in detail, making it ideal for collectors of Austro-Hungarian, German, and WWI-era orders.

⚠️ Note: This is a replica medal set intended for collectors, historians, reenactors, and educational display purposes only. It is not an original government-issued decoration and carries no official authority.

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