Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Karl I, Bronze Medal By G.a Scheid Archive Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914 to

Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914 to 1920

In September 1939

blue paper embossed seal of the United States of America War Office at the base

The exterior coat of paint is overall very well preserved

repair patch sewn along the top edge

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Karl I, Bronze Medal By G.a Scheid Archive Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914 toInstituted March 12 1890 by Emperor Franz Joseph I. (1890 1917). In bronze gilt, a medal with the obverse features a profile of Karl I, the reverse presents the inscription SIGNVM LAVDIS surrounded by an oak and laurel wreath, the medal is surmounted by dual crowns of the Austrian Empire and Kingdom of Hungary, marked BRONZE on rim, measures 30. 6mm (w) x 45. 5mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 21. 9 grams (including ribbon), worn on ribbon