Austria, Imperial. An Honour Medal for Home Guard Meritorious Service, 40 Years Medal Republic of reverse presents a missing vertical

reverse presents a missing vertical pinback and damaged catch

In GOLD and approximately 2

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

Austria, Imperial. An Honour Medal for Home Guard Meritorious Service, 40 Years Medal Republic of reverse presents a missing verticalInstituted 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.