Austria-Hungary. 1873. War Medal, old variant with ball loop

Item description

Kriegsmedaille 1873 – 1873 War Medal

Instituted by Emperor Franz Joseph I to 50th Anniversary of His Reign. Awarded to military persons, which participated in one or more campaigns of the years 1848, 1849, 1859, 1864, 1866, 1869, 1878, 1882 and 1900-1901. Nice old manufacturing with ball loop.

Gilded bronze, but gilt almost gone. Very good condition, on original triangle ribbon.