Austria, Imperial. An Austro-Hungarian State Award For Cavalry Horse Breeding, C.1890 GTRexclude the reverse also in white

the reverse also in white enamels

satin lined interior lid with a raised recessed medal bed

gold wash completely gone

the other end incorporating both cords that are braided in the appropriate style and terminating with two aiguillettes

Austria, Imperial. An Austro-Hungarian State Award For Cavalry Horse Breeding, C.1890 GTRexclude the reverse also in whiteAn Imperial Austro Hungarian State Award for Cavalry Horse Breeding Staatspreis for Pferdezucht; a round silver medal; the obverse depicting a rightward facing bust of Kaiser Franz Josef, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse inscribed in cryllic script within an open ended laurel wreath; on loop for suspension but missing its ribbon; marked Tautenhayn; measuring 39. 93 mm in diameter; weighing 18. 1 grams; light contact marks; in overall