Austria, Empire. “The Sacred Egoism” Medallion By Edmund Otto, 1917 & A “Christmas On The Front” Cigarette Case Newly Listed The letter is sent on

The letter is sent on behalf of the entire Battalion

In silvered bronze with blue enamels

making it 151 continuous years of war veteran associations

with oxidation and loss of finish evident to the shield

Austria, Empire. “The Sacred Egoism” Medallion By Edmund Otto, 1917 & A “Christmas On The Front” Cigarette Case Newly Listed The letter is sent on1. Il Sacro Egoismo Iron medallion with obverse bearing a ram hitting its head against rocks in the Dolomites, with makers mark of Edmund Otto, reverse bearing German Dem Grafen Cadorna (translation: to the count Cadorna) referencing the Italian position on neutrality following a comment in 1914 from Antonio Salandra that Italian intervention would be guided by scared egoism, measuring at 56. 4mm in diameter and weighing 55. 8 grams, light contact, in