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60th anniversary of reign of Emperor Franz Joseph
| Location | Austrian Empire |
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| Year | 1908 |
| Type | Personality medal |
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| Obverse description | Rectangular plaquette depicting the right-facing bust of Emperor Franz Joseph in high relief within an oval frame at the upper right, with the legend VIRIBUS UNITIS in the upper left field. Below, seven allegorical female figures and children in classical robes ascend a staircase, raising oak branches and flowers in homage toward the Emperor's portrait. The sculptor's signature Tony A. Szirmai and the date 1905 appear in the lower right field. |
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| Reverse description | Rectangular plaquette reverse bearing a multi-line inscription listing the names and titles of German and other royal dignitaries who paid homage to Emperor Franz Joseph on 7 May 1908. At the top, a wreath flanks a ribbon banner bearing the date 7 MAI 1908 and the inscription WIEN - SCHÖNBRUNN. The names are arranged in alternating large and small lettering throughout the field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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