Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Bronze Grade With Swords And Case, By Zimbler Auction Archive Secured to the obverse is

Secured to the obverse is a functional magnetic metal spring catch which locks onto the scabbard’s loop

the patron saint of sailors

February 25

1878-1903 Issue

A 19th Century Garter

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Bronze Grade With Swords And Case, By Zimbler Auction Archive Secured to the obverse is(Militr Verdienstmedaille in Bronze mit Schwertern und Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop from a crown suspension with its period original tri fold ribbon, the latter notably pinned with a sword clasp constructed of magnetic iron, the obverse of the medal bearing a raised and rightward facing profile of Emperor Franz Joseph, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of SIGNUM LAUDIS (SIGN OF PRAISE),