Austria, Imperial. A First World War Air Force Commemorative Medal Auction Archive after Federal Germany became independent

after Federal Germany became independent

2 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and ornate suspension

exhibiting scuffing on the bottom

each requiring as an eligible propositus an ancestor who served on the Patriot side during the American Revolution

Austria, Imperial. A First World War Air Force Commemorative Medal Auction Archive after Federal Germany became independentBronze, obverse illustrating a bi plane flying over the countryside, a sunrise in the distance, inscribed "VIRIBUS UNITIS" above and engraver marked "GURSCHNER" below, reverse illustrating the two headed Austrian eagle insignia with a shield on its chest inscribed "FR DIE STERR. LUFTFLOTTE", 27 mm, folded period ribbon with pinback, spotting, near extremely fine. Footnote: Gustav Gurschner (18731970) was an Austrian sculptor active in the decorative