Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, in Case, by Scheid Province of China including Clifford's plane

including Clifford's plane

the arms of the cross enamelled with white enamels on the outer edge and red and red enamels on the interior of the arms

with extensive surface wear and chrome loss

a Schutzpoilzei EM/NCO’s portepee

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, in Case, by Scheid Province of China including Clifford's planenstituted March 12, 1890. Franz Joseph (1890 1917). A bronze gilt medal featuring the right facing portrait of Franz Joseph, reverse bears the inscription SIGNVM LAVDIS encircled by a laurel and oak leaf wreath, the medal is surmounted by a large crown, measures 30. 75 mm (w) x 51. 62 mm (h inclusive of cross adorned crown suspension), worn on original tri fold ribbon with sword device, light wear and gilt wear, three small edge knocks to rim at 6