Austria, Imperial. An 1873 War Medal in Case Auction measuring 108x166mm

measuring 108x166mm

one of which is taken in front of a plane in March 1943 at Beirut

measuring 115 mm (w) x 158 mm (l)

in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and five

this shows

Austria, Imperial. An 1873 War Medal in Case Auction measuring 108x166mmInstituted 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