Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Bronze Medal Province of China there is some scratching visible

there is some scratching visible to the visor

Affixed to the peak of the cap with factory original zig-zag stitching is an insignia consisting of a dark grey wool backer bearing a silver-grey Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika

demonstrating flecking and minor material fatigue to the enamels of the decoration and liner of the case

including a small portrait by F

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Bronze Medal Province of China there is some scratching visibleInstituted March 12, 1890. Franz Joseph (1890 1917). In Bronze gilt, a round medal featuring the right facing portrait of Franz Joseph, the reverse bears the inscription SIGNUM LAUDIS encircled in a wreath, surmounted by a single crowns, measures 30. 6 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h), worn on military ribbon bearing crossed sword device, ribbon has been sewn clothes over integral ball suspension, in extremely fine condition. Contained in original case of issue,