Mini Austrian Golden Cross of Merit, Goldenes Verdienstkreuz

[Roglebk]

The Austrians sure had some good Jewellers. Worlds most photographed matchstick head

[Roglebk]

Hollow, made in 2 parts, seam can barely be seen. Characteristic Vinc Mayer's weep hole.

'3 Gemsenkopf A' mark for 18k Gold. 'VM' for Vinc Mayer's Söhne. Hardest pic i ever took, ring is 1mm thick.

[Don D.]

You have to love the craftsmanship. Nice pics btw.

[Roglebk]

You have to love the craftsmanship. Nice pics btw.

Thanks Don, the mark is not a 'Gemsenkopf' btw, more likely a 'Fuchskopf'.

[Roglebk]

Finally found the "crowned bro". Seems to be made from the same die so also a Vinc Mayer.

[Don D.]

Beautiful.

[gregM]

The craftsmanship of the Austrian minis is absolutely top notch.

As Don said "Beautiful"

[morel5000]

I can only agree! Wonderful minis.