Austria, Imperial. An 1873 War Medal in Case United Republic of number 0-251-061

number 0-251-061

The laurel-wreath branches do not appear at the ends of the horizontal cross arms on the ex-ANS piece

the flaps held up with silvered metal hooks fed through brown threading

Accompanied by dagger hangers with silver bullion uppers and olive green corduroy backers

a National Socialist Warriors’ League of the Reich (NSRKB) membership badge

Austria, Imperial. An 1873 War Medal in Case United Republic of number 0-251-061Instituted 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