Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Karl I, Bronze Medal By G.a Scheid Auction measuring 46x57mm

measuring 46x57mm

inscribed "The place I have marked (Where the five was) was burnt down to the ground

There are belt loops on either side at the waist

the arms with an inscription of “PFLICHTTREUE IM KRIEG” (“DEVOTION TO DUTY IN WAR”)

a large gilt crown with internal red enamelled cap surmounts the cross

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Karl I, Bronze Medal By G.a Scheid Auction measuring 46x57mmInstituted 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