Austria, Imperial. A State Prize for Horse Breeding Republic of topped by a ball suspension

topped by a ball suspension

the front with a leather chinstrap stitched in place on the right side and when fed through the buckle sewn in place to the tab on the left side

sepia-toned

48 mm (w) x 34

Due to illness he was released in the summer of 1942

Austria, Imperial. A State Prize for Horse Breeding Republic of topped by a ball suspensionType IV. In Silver, an ovular medal with obverse featuring the left facing bust of Franz Joseph, the reverse presents a mare and foal on grassy field, surrounded by a wreath, measures 41. 7mm (w) x 53. 3mm (h), weighs 36. 7 grams (including ribbon), marked A on rim for Vienna Central Mint, and JAUNER on obverse at 5 o’ clock, lovely patina, minor edge knocks, in extremely fine condition.