Donation medal by the Black and Yellow Cross and the Disability Fund

€363,684.00
LocationAustrian Empire
Year1915
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionBronze
Weight74.2 g
Diameter55.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeGustav Gurschner
Reference(s) Hauser 1#1408, Klose#21.9, Slg. Wurzbach#9511
Obverse descriptionCaritas and the personification of the city of Vienna distribute groceries to a woman with a child and comfort a war invalid while supporting the coat of arms of the Black and Yellow Cross, view of Vienna in the background.
Obverse lettering1914 WIEN WÄHREND DES WELTKRIEGES. GURSCHNER.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description4-line inscription in a laurel wreath.
Reverse lettering1914-1915 Die Wiener Herzen schlagen / für die Bedürftigen; sorgen für / die Verwaisten u lindern / d. Los d. Invaliden HERAUSGEGEB. v. SCHWARZ-GELBEN KREUZ und INVALIDENFOND
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverMünze Österreich, Vienna, Austria (1194-date)
Mintage1915  - - 1 408
Catalog ID3600312800
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