Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Medal "Signum Laudis", Ii Class Bronze Grade Hold to defend the country's newly

to defend the country's newly regained independence

Emanating from the left of the shako is a gilded bronze lion’s head

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before being discharged on May 1st

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Medal "Signum Laudis", Ii Class Bronze Grade Hold to defend the country's newly(Militr Verdienstmedaille ("Signum Laudis")). Instituted in 1890. In bronze gilt, measuring 30. 7 mm (w) x 50. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, edge nicks, contact marks, original triangular civil ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red thatched exterior, marked "Bronzene Militr Verdienst medaille" (Bronze Military Merit Medal) in faded gold coloured ink on the lid, inside lid in white satin and marker