measuring 42 mm (w) x 130 mm (h)
the obverse bearing a dedication to “STABSHELFERIN MARTHA THOMAS”
a near extremely fine coin of historic importance
Those which were not distributed until after Christmas were sent out with a card wishing the recipient a "victorious new year"
scuffing evident on the enamels but are intact
Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Bronze Grade With Swords And Case, By Zimbler United Republic of measuring 42 mm (w) x(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),