Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Franz Joseph I, Bronze Medal Auction Archive 800) silver

800) silver

He was awarded the U boat Badge and the Iron Cross 2nd Class on December 13 of the same year

accompanied by its period silk sash incorporating a decorative moiré pattern

The goggles have seen extensive wear as evidenced by the fraying in the strap and they exhibit a crack in the right lense on the far right side

thirty Photographs of Polish Men and Women in Uniform (individuals or in groups

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Franz Joseph I, Bronze Medal Auction Archive 800) silverInstituted March 12 1890 by Emperor Franz Joseph I. (1890 1917). In bronze gilt, a medal with the obverse features a profile of Franz Joseph, the reverse presents the inscription SIGNVM LAVDIS surrounded by an oak and laurel wreath, the medal is surmounted by a large crown, measures 30. 7mm (w) x 50. 4mm (h), weighs 21. 8 grams, worn on triangular ribbon, gilt wear on crown, small edge knocks, remains in near extremely fine condition. Contained in its