Type popularized with the last decades of the 19th century with the military build up and occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Balkans by the Austro-Hungarian alliance against Russia. Good example of the type with octagonal bezel with transverse bar. A cross above a cross above asking for God’s protection in battle and the date 1883 below. Rare large size. Gilt bronze with the 24karat gold surface restored. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.
