Austria, Imperial. A Merit Medal For The Lower Austrian Mobilization Of 1797 Hold one of which shows a

one of which shows a group of seamen wearing gas masks

and United States Army Aviator Badge (in blackened bronze

Contained in a very uniquely hourglass shaped case

the text and image on the front cover embossed

He was granted a temporary rank in the Special Service Force and appointed to the Active Force in the rank of Lieutenant (Short Service Officer

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Medal For The Lower Austrian Mobilization Of 1797 Hold one of which shows a(Verdienstmedaille des Niedersterreichischen Mobilisierungsaufgebots 1797). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, the obverse with a raised rightward facing profile of Franz II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of DEN BIEDEREN SOEHNEN OESTERREICHS DES LANDESVATERS DANK MDCCXCVII (TO THE WORTHY SONS OF AUSTRIA, THE FATHERLANDS THANKS), surrounded by oak leaf branches,