Austria, Empire. An 1813/1814 Army Cannon Cross (Kanonenkreuz) Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic circumscribed by a laurel wreath

circumscribed by a laurel wreath in gilt

with elasticized cotton trim in beige

with a central white enameled medallion bearing a raised gilt inscription of “VERDIENST” (“MERIT”)

"I'll stay out here and protect you and you go in there and see if you can find out where we are"

Austria, Empire. An 1813/1814 Army Cannon Cross (Kanonenkreuz) Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic circumscribed by a laurel wreath(Armee Kreuz 1813 1814 Kanonenkreuz). Instituted May 31st, 1814. Constructed of 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 modern replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 27.