Austria-Hungary, A Military Merit Medal, Karl I Issue, c. 1917. Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic A mixed lot of seven

A mixed lot of seven uniform insignia

Brossard served with Le Regiment de Maisonneuve for many years and became its Commander

The reverse ricasso also bears a maker’s mark of “E

the long-time soldier filed for retirement for health reasons

Spencer was appointed an Acting Sub-Lieutenant (E) RCN with seniority

Austria-Hungary, A Military Merit Medal, Karl I Issue, c. 1917. Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic A mixed lot of sevenInstituted in 1880. In silver, the obverse bearing the profile of Emperor Karl I, the reverse bearing the Latin motto SIGNUM LAUDIS (Sign of Praise), original ribbon, hallmarked with A (Vienna), 45. 5 mm (h) x 30. 5 mm (w), light contact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Merit Medal was established on 12 March 1880 by Emperor Franz Joseph I. It was awarded for military merit to officers and officials of similar rank. A new series of Silver and