Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Franz Joseph I, Bronze Medal Hold the obverse presents a Wehrmacht-style

the obverse presents a Wehrmacht-style eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

the lower half of the image overlaid by a clear handwritten signature in black ink

Bailiff Grand Cross

7 mm (w) x 53

Frontline (Fire) Service Cross 1914-1918

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Franz Joseph I, Bronze Medal Hold the obverse presents a Wehrmacht-styleInstituted March 12 1890 by Emperor Franz Joseph I. (1890 1917). In bronze gilt, a medal with the obverse features a profile of Franz Joseph, the reverse presents the inscription SIGNVM LAVDIS surrounded by an oak and laurel wreath, the medal is surmounted by a large crown, measures 30. 7mm (w) x 50. 4mm (h), weighs 21. 8 grams, worn on triangular ribbon, gilt wear on crown, small edge knocks, remains in near extremely fine condition. Contained in its