Two Austrian Medals certificate_of_authenticity along with the "star" mark

along with the "star" mark

Footnote: John Andrew Robertson was born on April 22

The underside of the crossguard features an oval brass extension which fits over the upper end of the scabbard

In view of at least one expert

Two Austrian Medals certificate_of_authenticity along with the "star" markTwo Austrian Medals Jubilee Cross 1908, on Military on original PLASTIC ribbon; Long Service Cross for XII Years, bronze, on original PLASTIC ribbon. Very good fine condition. Plastic ribbons were not officially issued. Plastic ribbons for few awards only were manufactured and sold in Vienna in early 1900? s by a private firm, thus available as "private purchase". Though considered "modern" at the time plastic ribbons did not achieve wide popularity