Austria, Imperial. An 1873 War Medal in Case Auction thus exposing approximately 20 mm

thus exposing approximately 20 mm of the interior twisted cotton strings

I zinc alloy

set within dual tresses of identical construction

After one week's recuperation

85 mm x 125 mm

Austria, Imperial. An 1873 War Medal in Case Auction thus exposing approximately 20 mmInstituted December 2, 1873. In bronze, the obverse FRANZ JOSEPH I. KAISER V. STERREICH KNIG V. BHMEN ETC. APOST. KG V. UNGARN, the reverse medallion inscribed 2. DECEMBER 1873, measures 36. 2 mm (w) x 40. 2 mm (h), worn on original trifold ribbon with thin thread for hanging, light wear, very fine. Accompanied by a small silver cross with a central portrait of a soldier, the 6 oclock arm is engraved 1913, reverse marked A. M, measures 28 mm (w) x 32