Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal In Bronze, With Case, By C.f. Rothe & Neffe Auction Archive maker marked “RZM M1/36” and

maker marked “RZM M1/36” and numbered “71420” on the reverse

Alexander Breast Star by Rothe - Grand Cross brest star

(838365 SPR

from 1923 with the rank of Major

engraved "DEPOSITATO A TERMINI DI LEGGE 15-935" on the reverse

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal In Bronze, With Case, By C.f. Rothe & Neffe Auction Archive maker marked “RZM M1/36” and(Bronzene Militr Verdienstmedaille mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse with a raised rightward facing profile of Franz Joseph I circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of SIGNUM LAUDIS (SIGN OF PRAISE) inside of a laurel and oak wreath, with a richly detailed crown suspension and loop connecting to a period original tri fold ribbon, unmarked, measuring 30. 74 mm (w) x 50. 47 mm (h), weighing 20. 5 grams,