Austria-Hungary, Empire. A First World War Commemorative Portrait For The 1914/15 Campaign Auction joined the Royal Engineers as

joined the Royal Engineers as Second Lieutenant in May 1846

secured in a protective chamois sleeve with drawstring and brown leather carrying case with brass buckle closure)

44 mm wide

the actual artwork on the certificate itself remains unaffected and is suitable for framing

measuring 335 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

Austria-Hungary, Empire. A First World War Commemorative Portrait For The 1914/15 Campaign Auction joined the Royal Engineers as(Portrt). An interesting First World War portrait, depicting an Austro Hungarian cavalry Officer in full uniform mounted on a horse against a meadow background, the image executed in layered and lacquered paint, the Officers face notably consisting of a photograph superimposed into the image, set within a period original carved wooden frame topped by a suspension loop, unmarked, measuring 15. 5 cm (w) x 24. 5 cm, with some staining of the image and