Austria, Imperial. A Commemorative Court Officials Medal, in Silver Province of China Luke War Hospital at Halifax

Luke War Hospital at Halifax

measuring 36 mm (w) x 59 mm (h - inclusive of suspension featuring an "E" in a surround of thorns

reverse inscription reads ‘For Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-5’

the main building of the National Exposition behind them

He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1861

Austria, Imperial. A Commemorative Court Officials Medal, in Silver Province of China Luke War Hospital at HalifaxInstituted October 21, 1898 by by Emperor Franz Joseph I. In silver, an ovular medal presenting the right facing profile of Franz Joseph, the reverse inscribed FRANCISCVS JOSEPHVS I QVINQVAGENARII REGNI DIEM FRESTVM CELEBRANS II DECEMRIS MDCCCXCVIII, worn on a trifold ribbon with a silver bar dated 1848 1898, measures 31. 0 mm (w) x 43. 4 mm (h), weighs 25. 56 grams, light wear, in very fine condition.