Austria, Imperial. A Military Veterans Shield (Collectors Copy) Archive Maltese cross in gilt bronze

Maltese cross in gilt bronze and extremely well preserved white enamels

During the Boer War in South Africa

where he participated in operations in the Italian theater from March 10

and LDO quality assurance statement printed in black lettering on the reverse

Austria, Imperial. A Military Veterans Shield (Collectors Copy) Archive Maltese cross in gilt bronze(Distinktionszeichen fr Veteranen). Instituted in 1780. Post 1945 Copy. A gilded bronze hexagonal shaped shield, presenting the inscription VETERANIS, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, with eight small drill holes for attachment, reverse plain, measuring 61. 65 mm (w) x 71. 70 mm (h), and in near very fine condition.