Austrian Empire - Franz Joseph I. 1848-1916.

AV Civil Merit Medal of 8 ducats, no date (1848/1849).
Year 1, 3rd grade.

Awarded by K. Lange for extraordinary services in the civilian sector or special civilian contributions to the Reich.
Av.: FRANCISCVS IOSEPHVS IDG AVSTRIAE IMPERATOR, laureate bust facing left, signed in the neck section K. LANGE.
Reverse: MERITIS, engraved in an oak wreath: Schönl.
Diameter: 33 mm; Weight: 27.86 g.

Extremely rare! Only 233 copies!
With original eyelet and ring. Eyelet slightly bent, hairlines, minor edge wear, otherwise excellent.