Austria, Empire. An Order Of Leopold With War Decoration, By V.mayer, C.1918 United Republic of the reverse bears a wreath

the reverse bears a wreath of oak leaves tied with a ribbon at the bottom

center appliqué in silver and red enamels

but was later designated to the "Presidential Unit Citation" (Air Force and Army) in 1966

The blade itself exhibits beautiful cross graining

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Leopold With War Decoration, By V.mayer, C.1918 United Republic of the reverse bears a wreathCross with crown and KD (War Decoration), in bronze gilt and enamels, measuring approximately 31mm (x 60mm including crown suspension), a lateWWI period issue, circa 1918, unmarked, but of typical Vinc Mayer manufacture, with original ribbon with Swords attached, slight contact marks and very tiny chips to enamels, worn cross in nearly extremely fine condition.