Austria, Empire. Four Imperial Austrian Medals, Awards, And Decorations Hold He joined the local Füsilier

He joined the local Füsilier Regiment 40 in 1893 as an Officer Cadet and became a Lieutenant in 1894

clutching a wreathed

inscribed “LUDOVICUS II MAGN(us) DUX HASSIAE INSTIT(uit)” (Latin - Ludwig II Grand Duke of Hessen)

after four months hospitalization

46 mm x 94 mm

Austria, Empire. Four Imperial Austrian Medals, Awards, And Decorations Hold He joined the local FüsilierA grouping of four Imperial Austrian medals, awards, and decorations, consisting of 1) War Commemorative Medal (1914 1918). Constructed of gilded bronze; on a period original ribbon; measuring 36. 05 mm in diameter; weighing 20. 7 grams. 2) A War Commemorative Medal (1914 1918). Constructed of gilded zink; on a period original ribbon with crossed swords; measuring 36. 11 mm in diameter; weighing 17. 8 grams. 3) A Commemorative Cross 1848 1908.