Sadness and glory to the deceased in WWI 1914 front Sadness and glory to the deceased in WWI 1914 back
Sadness and glory to the deceased in WWI 1914 photo
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Sadness and glory to the deceased in WWI

1914 year
Silver plated bronze 8.48 g -
Description
Location
Hungary
King
Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1914
Composition
Silver plated bronze
Weight
8.48 g
Size
49 × 24 mm
Shape
Oval with a loop
Technique
Cast
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#363371
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

6-line inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OPVS
. ZVTT . A . R
DVLCE ET DECORVM EST PRO PATRIA MORI

Translation: It is sweet and honorable to die for the fatherland

Engraver: Richard Adolf Zutt