Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Silver Medal, By Rothe, C.1917 Hold encircled by a red enamelled

encircled by a red enamelled ring

gold wash on pebbled outer field

which at the time (1938) was threatened to be invaded and occupied by Nazi Germany

with a slotted white velvet medal bed

He was awarded the DFC for his part in detecting the attack on Ceylon and for alerting the Allies during that 1942 flight

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Silver Medal, By Rothe, C.1917 Hold encircled by a red enamelled(Signum Laudis). Instituted March 12, 1890. Franz Joseph (1890 1917). A silver medal, the obverse presenting the right facing bust of Franz Joseph, the reverse inscribed SIGNVM LAVDIS surrounded by a laurel and oak leaf wreath, the medal is surmounted by a crown, measures 31. 5mm (w) x 52mm (h inclusive of cross adorned integral ring on crown), weighs 23. 9 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, edge knocks visible, lovely patina, very