MOBILIZATION OF THE AUSTRIAN ARMY
$625.00
1914
(Kaiser Franz Joscph, Österreichische Mobilmachung)
Cast Bronze Portrait Medallion, 83.6mm, Wt.164.46g, Edge-Punch: KGoeTz Frankenhuis 289
Obverse: Bust of Emperor Francis Joseph I., left. In border, „ICH HADE ALLES GEPRUEFD UN ERWOGEN — 28. JULI 1914″ (I have tried and weighed everything — July 28, 1914).
Reverse: Two-headed eagle with spread wings. In border, “MIT RULHIGEM GEWISSEN BETRETE ICH DEN WEG, DEN DIE PFLICHT MIR WEIST” (With pure conscience I start on the road which duty prescribes me).
An extremely fine piece with beautiful, flawless patina. You won’t find a nicer example.
Grade: Gussfrisch (As cast)