Austria, Imperial. A Rare Imperial Kexholm Guard Regiment Medal, In Silver Auction Archive each constructed of black wool

each constructed of black wool and trimmed with rose-pink piping

the obverse depicting a rightward facing head of George IV

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War Medal 1873 (Kriegsmedaille 1873)

Austria, Imperial. A Rare Imperial Kexholm Guard Regiment Medal, In Silver Auction Archive each constructed of black woolInstituted December 28, 1898. In silver, the obverse features a right facing bust of Franz Joseph in uniform, encircled by the inscription . . . . . . . . ., the reverse bears the central inscription .. i 1848 1898. surrounded by a laurel and oak leaf wreath, measures 33. 2mm (w) x 36. 4mm (h), weighs 16. 4 grams, worn on a replacement ribbon. Footnote: This medal was instituted by Emperor Franz Joseph I to celebrate his 50th anniversary as Commander