(Könglicher Verdienstorden vom heiligen Michael 3
ontario prior to enlisting in September 1915
In addition to the above two Colonial Auxiliary Force awards and the New Zealand Volunteer Service Medal (awarded in 1903)
machine-embroidered black and gold-colored threading
measuring 45 mm (w) x 115 mm (l)
Austria, Imperial. A 1849-1859 Medal For Bravery, Gold Grade (Collectors Copy) Hold (Könglicher Verdienstorden vom heiligen Michael(Tapferkeitsmedaille). Instituted 19 July 1789 by Emperor Joseph II. 1849 1859 Issue. Post 1945 Manufactured Collectors Copy) In cast bronze gilt, the obverse featuring a young facing left portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with the inscription DER TAPFERKEIT (TO BRAVERY), within a laurel wreath and above crossed standards, measuring 40. 50mm in diameter, with integral loop suspension on tri fold ribbon,