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Title Kaiser Karl Truppen Kreuz
Nationality Austrian
Period 1916
Sold

Instituted on 13 December 1916 for award to all service personnel who had seen at least 12 months' field service before the enemy and who had participated in at least one battle, this is medal is struck in zinc. The Latin motto, Vitam et Sanguinem, means 'With life and blood'.

It has its original clean ribbon, slightly faded on the front, and the original grey patination on both sides.

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


[Militaria : Medals : Austrian : 20th Century]

testimonials

Just to let you know that i have received the Sabre today and it looks great and nothing was damaged in transit. It has been a pleasure doing business with you and the descriptions on your web site perfectly match the condition of the item and i look forward to doing business with you in the future.

D E, UK, 20.01.2017

Just to let you know the sword arrived today. Great condition, really chuffed with it. Many thanks.

S W, UK, 20.03.2007

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