An Austrian Military Merit Medal "Signvm Lavdis", Silver Grade Auction Schmift was wounded during the

Schmift was wounded during the retreat from a position at the Donets river to behind the Dniepr river

The couple were later to have two sons

silvering loss on the MMHD Medal

inside of lid lined in white

illustrating the obverse and reverse of the medal

An Austrian Military Merit Medal "Signvm Lavdis", Silver Grade Auction Schmift was wounded during theAustria: Silvered bronze, 31. 2 mm x 51. 3 mm, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, scattered silvering wear, contact marks, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked in silver ink "Silberne Militr Verdienst medaille" and stamped in black ink "Scbw." on the lid, maker marked "ZIMBLER, WIEN VII." on the lightly soiled inside lid, recessed medal bed, exhibiting wear in the fabric overlying the hinged area, case also better