Austria-Hungary, A Military Merit Medal, Karl I Issue, c. 1917. Auction Archive attempting to alleviate pressure on

attempting to alleviate pressure on the defence of Sevastopol

On the grounds of a recovery vacation to overcome an illness

with a "23" overlay in silver

he was posted overseas on October 16th

the remainder of the Battalion to remain under arms at headquarters

Austria-Hungary, A Military Merit Medal, Karl I Issue, c. 1917. Auction Archive attempting to alleviate pressure onInstituted in 1880. In silver, the obverse bearing the profile of Emperor Karl I, the reverse bearing the Latin motto SIGNUM LAUDIS (Sign of Praise), original ribbon, hallmarked with A (Vienna), 45. 5 mm (h) x 30. 5 mm (w), light contact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Merit Medal was established on 12 March 1880 by Emperor Franz Joseph I. It was awarded for military merit to officers and officials of similar rank. A new series of Silver and