Three Medals, Austria, ca. 1914-1916 #antiquejacket each with blue guilloche enamel

each with blue guilloche enamel frames with laurel decoration

featuring a distinctive asymmetrical cut - shorter on one side

1900 The top hat pads

while the intricate soutache appliqués add a touch of luxurious detail

The use of monkey fur speaks to the period’s fascination with rare and exotic materials

Three Medals, Austria, ca. 1914-1916 #antiquejacket each with blue guilloche enamelThree medals from Austria, from the time of the 1st World War, ca. 1914 1916. Medals of this kind were awarded for patriotic purposes. Two medals show the portrait of Emperor Wilhelm II (Germany) and Emperor Franz Josef (Austria). On one medal is the Austrian double eagle. We acquired the medals years ago to use them as decoration for clothes from the time of the 1st World War. Very well preserved.