Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Medal "Signum Laudis", Ii Class Bronze Grade United Republic of Accompanied by a 53rd Infantry

Accompanied by a 53rd Infantry Battalion Locket (two sliding panels in bronze gilt

overlooking the Flensburg Fjord

measuring 22 mm (w) x 19 mm (h)

from 1939 to 1945

all mounted via there original ribbons except the Polizei Long Service Cross

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Medal "Signum Laudis", Ii Class Bronze Grade United Republic of Accompanied by a 53rd Infantry(Militr Verdienstmedaille ("Signum Laudis")). Instituted in 1890. In bronze gilt, measuring 30. 7 mm (w) x 50. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, edge nicks, contact marks, original triangular civil ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red thatched exterior, marked "Bronzene Militr Verdienst medaille" (Bronze Military Merit Medal) in faded gold coloured ink on the lid, inside lid in white satin and marker