Austria, Imperial. A 25-Year Long Service Medal For The Home Guard Auction Illinois on January 14

Illinois on January 14

Bronze Grade medal with Crown and Swords

measuring 40 mm (w) x 65 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension

along with a letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs confirming his war service and a letter of recommendation

he was designated "Category C" (Home Service in Canada) but after two weeks

Austria, Imperial. A 25-Year Long Service Medal For The Home Guard Auction Illinois on January 14(Ehrenzeichen fr vieljhrige verdienstliche Mitgliedschaft bei einer landsturmpflichtigen Krperschaft). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon with hook and loop, the obverse with central monogram of Franz Joseph I, flanked by laurel leaf branches, circumscribed by inscription of CONSTANTIAE ET PATRIAE AMORI (FOR CONSTANT LOVE OF COUNTRY), the reverse with a Habsburg style imperial eagle clutching an orb