Austria-Hungary, Empire. A Skoda M 30.5 Cm Howitzer Model Hold 62mm(w) x 42

62mm(w) x 42

Franz Joseph I (1914-1916)

with three signatures

enamel chipping and loss evident in the blue enamels on the ribbon banner on reverse

It is inscribed "BOG I HRVATI" with the dates "1076" (King Zvonimir's crowning) above and "1941" (the establishment of the NDH) below

Austria-Hungary, Empire. A Skoda M 30.5 Cm Howitzer Model Hold 62mm(w) x 42A well preserved and extremely detailed model of a Skoda 30. 5 cm howitzer, constructed of magnetic blackened iron. It consists of a scale model of the gun with a swivel mechanism allowing the barrel to be raised and lowered with a functional side wheel. An additional rotating side bar moves the base of the gun, allowing it to be fully rotated. The exceptional attention to detail includes a removable barrel insert, fitting into a slot on the base when