Austria, Imperial. An 1873 War Medal in Case Auction 85 mm x 125 mm

85 mm x 125 mm

After one week's recuperation

the bolo knife measuring 420 mm in length

and was awarded a good conduct stripe in February 1918

The helmet plate is attached to the pickelhaube by two screw posts

Austria, Imperial. An 1873 War Medal in Case Auction 85 mm x 125 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