Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Sms Dalmat Cap Tally Ribbon Hold worn medal in fine condition

worn medal in fine condition (with modern replacement ribbon)

(Pour le mérite)

Directly above it is a small medal ribbon bar

The affair helped reinforce Elisabeth's image as a dreamer and eccentric

measuring 69 mm (w) x 21 mm (h)

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Sms Dalmat Cap Tally Ribbon Hold worn medal in fine condition(Mtzenband SMS Dalmat). Constructed of black rayon, the exterior bearing a machine embroidered silver aluminum wire inscription of S. M. S. DALMAT with a golden yellow threaded underlay, unmarked, measuring 3. 5 cm (w) x 97 cm (l), demonstrating minor fading and material fatigue, a scarce ribbon issued to a crew member of the royal yacht in near extremely fine condition.