Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Medal "Signum Laudis", Ii Class Bronze Grade certificate_of_authenticity A textbook example of a

A textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross awarded for 40 year’s service

maker marked JNNUNG SCHW

marked with the Royal coat-of-arms and maker marked "TOYS

illustrating a spread-winged eagle

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Medal "Signum Laudis", Ii Class Bronze Grade certificate_of_authenticity A textbook example of a(Militr Verdienstmedaille ("Signum Laudis")). Instituted in 1890. In bronze gilt, measuring 30. 7 mm (w) x 50. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, edge nicks, contact marks, original triangular civil ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red thatched exterior, marked "Bronzene Militr Verdienst medaille" (Bronze Military Merit Medal) in faded gold coloured ink on the lid, inside lid in white satin and marker