Austria, Imperial. An Honour Medal for Home Guard Meritorious Service, 40 Years Medal Hold 1871 in Durham

1871 in Durham

measuring 23 mm in diameter with a 40 mm-long needle

with its corresponding metal hook sewn on the underside of the upper front panel on the coat

There were also special porcelain pieces commissioned for the German police and the factory also made the Julleuchter

Austria, Imperial. An Honour Medal for Home Guard Meritorious Service, 40 Years Medal Hold 1871 in DurhamInstituted 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.