Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Silver Grade, 25th Regiment Republic of the obverse with combined monograms

the obverse with combined monograms of King Albert and Regent Friedrich August

the other measuring 44 mm (w) x 110 mm (l)

demonstrating the characteristics of Third Reich-period assembly with contemporary ribbons

and slight denting of the scabbard’s tip

SS-Brigadeführer and Major General of the Waffen-SS

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Silver Grade, 25th Regiment Republic of the obverse with combined monograms(Militr Verdienstmedaille in Silber). An excellent example, in silver, 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), unmarked, measuring 29. 64 mm (w) x 49. 29 mm (h), on loop from a crown suspension with its period original tri fold ribbon, dark patina, light wear to ribbon, remains