Austria, Empire. Military Merit Medal, Bronze Grade With Case GTRexclude obverse illustrating the bust of

obverse illustrating the bust of a wing-helmeted female warrior

no action was taken beyond verbally reporting it to Battalion Major

as he had participated in a total of nine combat missions from Henderson Field at Guadalcanal

These missions required precise

1918 and was cited for such in the London Gazette 31225

Austria, Empire. Military Merit Medal, Bronze Grade With Case GTRexclude obverse illustrating the bust ofMedal in bronze gilt, Franz Joseph I issue, 30. 5 mm x 50. 7 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original triangular miltary ribbon with Second award bar, light contact, in very fine condition. In its hardshelled case of issue, recessed medal bed, scuffed exterior, case near very fine.