Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Archive On the first page is

On the first page is a library affiliation card showing potentially a family crest

Taylor of Edinburgh

It was founded on February 2

refusing first aid until he collapsed from sheer exhaustion caused by loss of blood

the son of Walter Charles Hitchcox and Mary Hitchcox

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Archive On the first page is(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. First Period (1849 1875). In silver with red enamels, maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" on the ring, measuring 30. 2 mm (w) x 33. 7 mm (h) inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock on the obverse, replacement triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine.