Description: This is a dramatic medal, or plaquette, for veteran’s charities, in Austria–Hungary, during WW 1. I’m guessing this would have been awarded to people who donated during the years 1914-1916, while Franz Joseph was alive. Although the sculpting style is such that details are only partially fleshed out, the full dramatic impact comes through. The one side has a woman, her child at her side, giving to a family (of 3 generations) in need. Perhaps her husband is fighting in the war. On the other side is a finely done portrait of Franz Joseph, before he died. The sculptor, H. Kautsch, signed it on the portrait side. This fine piece is 2 3/8” x 1 ½”. I do not know what metal this is. Although possibly out of focus, I included the last 2 pics, because they best represent the truer color of the piece. For condition, please closely study the pics with the “zoom” feature GREAT HISTORY !! GREAT ART !! GREAT MEDAL !! PLEASE STUDY ALL PICTURES FOR FULL UNDERSTANDING OF THE ITEM BEFORE YOU BID, PLEASE READ: Please email me if you have any questions, (and allow 24 hours for a reply). This will be sent by USPS First Class Parcel. Per eBay guidelines, payment is expected within 4 days of the auction’s close. I do not ship internationally THANK YOU FOR LOOKING.
Price: 44.95 USD
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
End Time: 2024-09-18T02:49:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4 USD
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