Two Austrian Medals Archive stating that he had previous

stating that he had previous military service with the Governor General's Body Guard and the Royal Marines Light Infantry

Colonel Johann Strecher was commander

Studio photo

large letters on reverse (1855-74)

then retired

Two Austrian Medals Archive stating that he had previousTwo Austrian Medals Jubilee Cross 1908, on Military on original PLASTIC ribbon; Long Service Cross for XII Years, bronze, on original PLASTIC ribbon. Very good fine condition. Plastic ribbons were not officially issued. Plastic ribbons for few awards only were manufactured and sold in Vienna in early 1900? s by a private firm, thus available as "private purchase". Though considered "modern" at the time plastic ribbons did not achieve wide popularity