Austria, Empire. An Order Of Leopold With War Decoration, By V.mayer, C.1918 United Republic of When an ammunition vehicle caught

When an ammunition vehicle caught fire and threatened to spread to the entire gun section

measuring 220 mm (w) x 118 mm (h)

measuring 107 mm (w) x 160 mm (h)

The blade itself exhibits beautiful cross graining

the reverse bears a wreath of oak leaves tied with a ribbon at the bottom

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Leopold With War Decoration, By V.mayer, C.1918 United Republic of When an ammunition vehicle caughtCross with crown and KD (War Decoration), in bronze gilt and enamels, measuring approximately 31mm (x 60mm including crown suspension), a lateWWI period issue, circa 1918, unmarked, but of typical Vinc Mayer manufacture, with original ribbon with Swords attached, slight contact marks and very tiny chips to enamels, worn cross in nearly extremely fine condition.