Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, in Case, by Scheid GTRexclude the black threaded text on

the black threaded text on the ribbon banner having experienced extensive wear

2mm (h – inclusive of cross adorned crown suspension)

5 mm enamelled ribbon bar

The breast flap buttons are each maker marked on the reverse with the logo of F

the Southwestern Front had to be recreated almost from scratch

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, in Case, by Scheid GTRexclude the black threaded text onnstituted March 12, 1890. Franz Joseph (1890 1917). A bronze gilt medal featuring the right facing portrait of Franz Joseph, reverse bears the inscription SIGNVM LAVDIS encircled by a laurel and oak leaf wreath, the medal is surmounted by a large crown, measures 30. 75 mm (w) x 51. 62 mm (h inclusive of cross adorned crown suspension), worn on original tri fold ribbon with sword device, light wear and gilt wear, three small edge knocks to rim at 6