Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Franz Joseph I, Bronze Medal Auction Archive Canadian Training Area in England

Canadian Training Area in England from November 29

800) silver

War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords -  Bronze gilt

It features a single interior pocket

accompanied by its period silk sash incorporating a decorative moiré pattern

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Franz Joseph I, Bronze Medal Auction Archive Canadian Training Area in EnglandInstituted 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