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Mystery Medal Unidentified double headed eagle medal

#1 Guest_Ryan Twedt_*

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Posted 30 January 2010 - 04:53

This medal (if thats what it is) was found recently, I know not of its origin,
It has the double headed eagle crest, with a gold and black ribbon, the medal itself is attached via a ring .

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#2 HeikoGrusdat

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Posted 02 February 2010 - 17:55

Hello,

I am not shure because it is not my regular field of interest but I think it is an officers long service award from imperial austria about 1900.

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#3 Hugh

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Posted 02 February 2010 - 19:13

HeikoGrusdat, on 02 February 2010 - 17:55 , said:

Hello,

I am not shure because it is not my regular field of interest but I think it is an officers long service award from imperial austria about 1900.

best regards
Heiko

Correct - the officer's long service cross for 25 years service - Franz Josef.

Hugh

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#4 Rick Research

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Posted 02 February 2010 - 20:42

If the reverse is plain metal showing only the eagle's attachment rivet, that is an as issued piece. These were very often found with a mother of pearl reverse on private purchase pieces-- to prevent tarnish rubbing on the light colored tunics. Often given as presentation pieces with engraved dedications on similar custom-backed pieces.