Austria-Hungary, Empire. A General Arthur Arz von Straußenburg Commemorative Table Medal visually-hidden while the retaining tongues are

while the retaining tongues are made of tan rayon/wool blend

fitting extremely tight to the scabbard

the reverse centre with partially enameled red and black eagle with surmounted etched Latin inscription ALTIORA PETO (I seek higher things)

These heraldic flags are similar to those of the British "Royal Standard" in being banners of the nation's arms but feature a device found in the Queen's general personal flag (a blue disc containing a wreath of gold roses encircling a crowned letter "E"')

" (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and "5" on the reverse

Austria-Hungary, Empire. A General Arthur Arz von Straußenburg Commemorative Table Medal visually-hidden while the retaining tongues are(General Arthur Arz von Strauenburg Erinnerungsmedaille). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse bearing a raised profile of General Arthur Arz von Strauenburg, circumscribed by an abbreviated name and title, the reverse bearing a depiction of an axe striking a bear (symbolizing Austria Hungarys efforts against Russia), unmarked, measuring 50 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.