Austria, Imperial. A Rare Imperial Kexholm Guard Regiment Medal, In Silver Auction engraved: C

engraved: C

the son of Herbert Brown

Generalmajor Joachim Witthöft (1887–1966)

with cellophane pocket of issue

Austria, Imperial. A Rare Imperial Kexholm Guard Regiment Medal, In Silver Auction engraved: CInstituted December 28, 1898. In silver, the obverse features a right facing bust of Franz Joseph in uniform, encircled by the inscription . . . . . . . . ., the reverse bears the central inscription .. i 1848 1898. surrounded by a laurel and oak leaf wreath, measures 33. 2mm (w) x 36. 4mm (h), weighs 16. 4 grams, worn on a replacement ribbon. Footnote: This medal was instituted by Emperor Franz Joseph I to celebrate his 50th anniversary as Commander