Poland 1915 Siege of Przemyśl Medal

The 1915 Medal commemorating the Siege of Przemyśl honors one of the most significant and tragic episodes of the First World War on the Eastern Front. Struck following the fall of the Austro-Hungarian fortress to Russian forces in March 1915, the medal reflects both the immense endurance of its defenders and the symbolic importance of the stronghold. Przemyśl, located in present-day Poland, withstood two lengthy sieges, the second lasting nearly four months under harsh winter conditions. Food shortages, disease, and desperate circumstances eventually forced surrender, marking the largest capitulation of Austro-Hungarian troops in the conflict. The medal served as both a remembrance of sacrifice and a patriotic reminder of loyalty to the empire. Today, the Przemyśl medal remains a poignant artifact, encapsulating the hardship of war, the valor of soldiers, and the strategic struggles shaping Central Europe during 1915.

Note: Outer box appears to be unrelated to the medal as it is not fitted for the medal.