Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, in Case, by Scheid GTRexclude Instituted on 2 August 1732

Instituted on 2 August 1732

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

Instituted 3 October 1782 (22 September O

The right breast pocket has an embroidered tailor's label inscribed "Coronet Uniforms" surmounted by a large crown

5 mm enamelled ribbon bar

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, in Case, by Scheid GTRexclude Instituted on 2 August 1732nstituted 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