Austria, Empire. An Order of Leopold Ribbon with Insignia for a Commander w. War Decoration a. Swords in Silver Province of China WWI CEF Ross Rifle Trench

WWI CEF Ross Rifle Trench Art Ink Well Stand - Fabricated from the wooden butt of a Ross Rifle

silver gilt laurels

the central medallion features a Lombardy crown with green

His example of courage under fire was a splendid inspiration to his men and saved our forces many losses

the second quadrant representing the ancient Kingdom of Scotland and contains a red lion rampant on a gold field (the lion revised in 1907)

Austria, Empire. An Order of Leopold Ribbon with Insignia for a Commander w. War Decoration a. Swords in Silver Province of China WWI CEF Ross Rifle Trench(Kaiserlich sterreichischer Leopold Orden). Instituted January 7th, 1808. A period original Austrian style tri fold ribbon featuring the small insignia coordinating with a Commander cross with War Decoration and Swords in Silver, measuring 51 mm (w) x 44 mm (l), in extremely fine condition.