Austria, Imperial. An Honour Medal for Home Guard Meritorious Service, 40 Years Medal Republic of 1mm (h - inclusive of

1mm (h - inclusive of integral ring)

some oxidation on reverse

the two central figures wearing the Award around their necks (in black and white

the left end with two rows of three reinforced holes each for attachment to the buckle

the announcement appearing in the Second Supplement to the London Gazette 29643 of Tuesday

Austria, Imperial. An Honour Medal for Home Guard Meritorious Service, 40 Years Medal Republic of 1mm (h - inclusive ofInstituted November 26, 1908 by Emperor Franz Joseph I. In bronze, obverse featuring the crowned FJI monogram encircled by a wreath and the inscription CONSTANTIAE ET PATRIAE AMORI, the reverse presents the inscription OCTO LUSTRA, the medal is surmounted by a double headed crowned eagle, measures 34. 8 mm (w) x 50. 6 mm (h), worn on replacement ribbon, minor wear, in better than extremely fine condition.