Greece. A Medal Of Military Merit 1916-1917, Fourth Class Newly Listed 1932 Upper Austria Gausturm Tinnie

1932 Upper Austria Gausturm Tinnie - Blackened die-stamped copper with black paint

showing a few runner marks

when it was nationalized and renamed to Rákosi Mátyás Vas- és Fémművek NV ("Mátyás Rákosi Iron and Metal Works National Company NV"

circa 1950-60 - in nickel plated brass

A War Merit & Campaign Medal Bar

Greece. A Medal Of Military Merit 1916-1917, Fourth Class Newly Listed 1932 Upper Austria Gausturm TinnieIn bronze, 39. 5 mm (w) x 44. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: In 1916, the provisional government in Thessaloniki decided to strike a medal called a ""Military Medal"". It was finally confirmed later by Royal Decrees and was re named ""Medal of Military Merit"". It was initially awarded for distinguished acts in time of war, to those serving in the Armed Forces. Later, until 1974, for commanding