An Austrian Military Merit Medal; Bronze Grade, Karl I (1917-1918) And Silver Grade Ribbon Bar Newly Listed in April 1917

in April 1917

His service record dates the beginning of his time in the Wehrmacht on December 26th

was not much of an improvement and was equally defenceless

maker marked "JG"

He is officially on the RAF list as of April 1

An Austrian Military Merit Medal; Bronze Grade, Karl I (1917-1918) And Silver Grade Ribbon Bar Newly Listed in April 1917Military Merit Medal, Bronze Grade, Karl I (1917 1918) (war materials with a bronze gilt, engraver marked "KAUTSCH" on the obverse, 30. 5 mm x 42. 3 mm, crossed bronze swords on an original triangular ribbon); and Military Merit Medal, Silver Grade Ribbon Bar (silvered cross swords on the ribbon, dual snap closures, 16 mm x 40 mm). Scattered gilt wear on the MMM, together, near extremely fine. (C: 102)