Austria, Imperial. A Lot Of Medals & Awards, C.1916 Newly Listed which was redefined as Influenza

which was redefined as Influenza on the 9th

one is wearing an Observer's Badge

The cover is dual sided

he held the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and it was noted that "the value of his special qualifications in all matters relating to supplies and equipment was at once recognized and he was seconded to a very important appointment with the Department of Munitions and Supply in 1940"

Fighting was hand to hand

Austria, Imperial. A Lot Of Medals & Awards, C.1916 Newly Listed which was redefined as Influenza(Militrverdienstmedaillen). A collection of six Austrian medals, including a Military Merit Medal (Militrverdienstmedaille Signum Laudis), constructed of silver, the obverse presents the right facing bust of Emperor Karl, circumscribed by the inscription CAROLVS D. G. IMP. AVST. REX. BOH. ETC. ET. REX. APOST. HVNG, maker mark KAUTSCH beneath the bust, the reverse centre presents the motto SIGNVM LAVDIS (SIGN OF PRAISE), surrounded by a wreath of half