Austrian Medal of World War dedicated to all the soldiers who had served on the battlefield against the enemy for at least 12 months and participated in at least one battle. The cross veins established after the death of Emperor Franz Joseph took place November 21, 1916, Charles the heir December 13 of that same year. Made from a metal alloy gray door on the right and the words "GRATEFUL / PRINCEPS ET HOMELAND / CAROLVS / IMP. REX ET" (The Sovereigns and the grateful homeland - Carlo - Imperatote and King) and on the reverse the arms at the top of the two crowns of Austria and Hungary and the letter "C", on the other arms the words "VITAM ET SANGVINEM / / MDCCCCXVI" (with Life and Blood - 1816). From July 1, 1917 al June 30, 1918 they were assigned to the combatants 651,000 copies. Very complete specimen of its original ribbon and with excellent patina