Summary
Medal of Archduke Franz Ferdinand made in 1914. The lead medal was made to commemorate Archduke Franz Ferdinand who was assassinated at Sarajevo on 28 June 1914. His death precipitated Austria-Hungary's declaration of war against Serbia.
Obverse Description
Facing head of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Reverse Description
Fallen warrior on a grave being attacked by a snake.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1914 AD
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Inscriptions
Obverse Inscription: "FRANCISCVS FERDINANDVS ARCHIDVX AVSTRIAE / WEINBERGER" Reverse Inscription: "AVSTRIA ERIT IN ORBE VLTIMA / SARAJEN DIE 28 VI MCMXIV / WEINBERGER / A.E.I."
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Series
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Material
Lead
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
49 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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