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Title General Hermann von Kovess plaque
Nationality Austrian
Period 1916
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HvK (1854-1924) was the Austro-Hungarian Empire's final, entirely ceremonial, Commander-in-Chief. This plaque commemorates his successful occupation of Serbia, serving under the Prussian General Mackensen, in 1916. HvK served on all fronts, being promoted to Field Marshal in August 1917, after Cernowitz.

It is made of pot metal painted with gold and silver and is signed by the artist, K. Schwarz, on the face of the piece. It measures 16cm high. I imagine it was produced as a commemorative piece for his successful occupation of Serbia.

Its condition is generally good, but there is some wear to the paintwork, on the highlights of his face in particular and at the base of the shield.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Medals : Austrian : 20th Century]

testimonials

Picked up the dirk this morning and actually waited until I got back home before unwrapping the package. It really exceeded my expectations...whilst the photos were good, to see and feel it in three dimensions was very exciting. A beatutful piece Chris, and worth the wait.

C C, Australia, 20.08.2010

Hallo Chris, its coming [it came] today, it's very good, thank you.

P P, Sweden, 16.08.2006

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