{"product_id":"austria-imperial-a-military-merit-medal-silver-grade-with-swords-and-case-by-rothe-eu24537","title":"Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Medal, Silver Grade with Swords and Case, by Rothe","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Militär-Verdienstmedaille in Silber mit Schwertern und Etui). Constructed of 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 25.6 mm (w) x 45.3 mm (h), weighing 26.8 grams (inclusive of ribbon and clasp), on loop from a crown suspension with its period original tri-fold ribbon, the latter notably pinned with a sword device on a bar denoting a second award of the medal, dark patina, wear and fraying to ribbon, remains in extremely fine condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a light wooden frame, the lid bearing an embossed Austrian emblem, the interior with a white satin lid liner and intact hinge cover, the former maker marked ROTHE \u0026amp; NEFFE, with a depressed black velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, measuring 65 mm (w) x 110 mm (l) x 20 mm (d), with minor tarnishing and material fatigue visible the case, in overall near extremely fine condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49765011947797,"sku":"EU24537","price":316.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_EU24537_5.jpg?v=1770759872","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/austria-imperial-a-military-merit-medal-silver-grade-with-swords-and-case-by-rothe-eu24537","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}