Austria, Imperial. A Military Veterans Shield (Collectors Copy) Newly Listed 1953 to recognize the leaders

1953 to recognize the leaders of organizations whose aim was the support former combatants and victims of war

lightly soiled original ribbon with pinback

measuring 38 mm (w) x 360 mm (l)

inside marked "835" (for silver content)

Grampian on June 1

Austria, Imperial. A Military Veterans Shield (Collectors Copy) Newly Listed 1953 to recognize the leaders(Distinktionszeichen fr Veteranen). Instituted in 1780. Post 1945 Copy. A gilded bronze hexagonal shaped shield, presenting the inscription VETERANIS, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, with eight small drill holes for attachment, reverse plain, measuring 61. 65 mm (w) x 71. 70 mm (h), and in near very fine condition.