Austria 2nd Schleswig War 1864 Commemorative Medal for Combatants

Austrian Empire: Commemorative medal for
the 1864 War vs Denmark, over Schleswig 
Holstein (2nd Schleswig War). 
With the Royal Ciphers of Kaiser Franz Joseph 
of Austria and King Wilhelm I of Prussia. 
This is the rare Austrian type of the medal with 
the Royal Cipher of Kaiser Franz Joseph 
placed on the left.
Bronze made example, without the inscription 
"Aus Erobertem Geschuetz" (From captured 
Cannons).
The medal was instituted in 1864 by King 
Wilhelm I and Kaiser Franz Joseph and was 
awarded to the members of both Armies that 
participated in the War against Denmark.
Note that the Austrian type of the medal is a 
lot rarer compared to the Prussian respective 
one as the Austrian Army that partcipiated in 
the War (aprox. 23.000 men) were 3 times 
smaller compared to the Prussian Forces 
(aprox. 60.000 men).

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1864 - 2nd Schleswig War

Item 100% original - replaced ribbon

Condition as on the photos
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