Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Silver Medal, By Rothe, C.1917 Hold with a slotted white velvet

with a slotted white velvet medal bed

five Date Tags ("28 APRIL 1954"

DEMART" on the obverse

which at the time (1938) was threatened to be invaded and occupied by Nazi Germany

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Silver Medal, By Rothe, C.1917 Hold with a slotted white velvet(Signum Laudis). Instituted March 12, 1890. Franz Joseph (1890 1917). A silver medal, the obverse presenting the right facing bust of Franz Joseph, the reverse inscribed SIGNVM LAVDIS surrounded by a laurel and oak leaf wreath, the medal is surmounted by a crown, measures 31. 5mm (w) x 52mm (h inclusive of cross adorned integral ring on crown), weighs 23. 9 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, edge knocks visible, lovely patina, very