The ribbon for this post-WWI medal (Ehrenmedaille für 40-jährige Treue Dienste)is in Very Good condition; there are no rips, tears or repairs.The lettering on the medallion is well defined, showing no wear at all.
The face of the medal reads: REPUBLIK OSTER REICH / Republic of Austria.The reverse reads: FUR VIERZIG TREUE DIENSTE / For Forty Years ofLoyal Service.
The design was established in 1927 for those with 40 years of loyal service.This wasn’t issued past 1938 due to the annexation of Austria by Germany in 1938.This is a very rare piece of history.
