Austria, Empire. Two First War Awards United Republic of Both the top and bottom

Both the top and bottom of the cap band are trimmed with red wool piping

including a Baden Medal of Merit

Chaffee / born Apr

the cross is suspended from a laurel and oak leaf wreath

Austria, Empire. Two First War Awards United Republic of Both the top and bottomIncludes: 1. Military Bravery Medal on War Ribbon with Crossed Swords, Bronze Grade (1914 1917) (Militr Verdienstmedaille "Signum Laudis"). Instituted in 1890. In bronze gilt, measuring 30. 7 mm (w) x 51. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, spotting evident on the reverse of the crown, scattered gilt wear overall, crossed swords clasp in bronze gilt affixed to its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye. 2. Merit Cross "1849", Type III