Austria (Imperial): Wound Medal. With riband for 'Two Wounds'

In German 'Verwundetenmedaille'

Instituted in 1917, the medal was awarded with 6 different medal ribands, viz, riband for invalids, and 5 x other ribands awarded to those who had been wounded in combat between 1 to 5 times respectively

The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband with fittings

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 24848

Austria (Imperial): Wound Medal. With riband for 'One Wound'

In German 'Verwundetenmedaille'

Instituted in 1917, the medal was awarded with 6 different medal ribands, viz, riband for invalids, and 5 x other ribands awarded to those who had been wounded in combat between 1 to 5 times respectively

The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband with fittings

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 24847

Austria (Empire): Jubilee Medal for the Armed Forces & Gendarmerie 1898. Bronze issue. Military issue ribbon

The medal was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I

The medal can be found in different metals, and issued on different ribands pending whether the recipient was a Military, Police (inc Customs) or Civilian, and an officer or other rank
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Code: 24839

Austria (Imperial): Military Order of Maria Teresa ((Militär-Maria-Theresien-Orden, Kommandeurkreuz). Commander's gilt & enamel neck badge

A bronze gilt and enamel un-marked replica, attributed as manufactured by 'Rothe' of Vienna post-1945

Obverse: White enamel arms, with central red and white enameled medallion, within a white enameled ring bearing the gilt legend of 'Fortitudini' (For Courage)

Reverse: Bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid with the gilt monogram of Empress Maria Ther...  read more

Code: 24869

Austria (Imperial): The Military Merit Cross. Knight's Cross. With 'Swords' emblem on military riband. Silver and enamel

The Military Merit Cross was established on October 22, 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph I, based on the recommendation of Field Marshal Count Radetzky. It was to be awarded to officers who had performed especially praiseworthy service before the enemy in wartime, or outstanding service in peacetime, and was originally established in only one class - later extended to three classes from 1914
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Code: 24867

Austria (Imperial): Military Merit Medal (Signum Laudis). Franz Joseph issue. Silver issue, on 'War Riband'. Issued pre-1916

In German 'Militärverdienstmedaille am Kriegsband mit Schwertern'

The obverse features the bust of Emperor Franz Joseph, the reverse bears the inscription 'Signvm Lavdis'. The medal surmounted by a crown. The dimension of the award being 30.7mm (w) x 50.5mm (h)

Mounted as-worn on a contemporary period silk 'War' riband

Originally instituted in 1890, ...  read more

Code: 24864

Austria (Empire): Military Merit Medal 'Signum Laudis'. Emperor Karl 1 obverse. Silver issue on 'Wartime' riband. 1917-18 issue

In German 'Militärverdienstmedaille am Kriegsband mit Schwertern'

With distinctive double crown suspension representing the two crowns of Austria & Hungary, that was introduced in 1917

Originally instituted in 1890, as a single class award, that could be awarded with 2 x different ribands pending whether it was a Wartime award (worn with the 'Bravery Medal riband),...  read more

Code: 24861

Austria (Imperial): Bravery Medal. Emperor Karl 1 obverse. Silver Second Class Medal with further award Bar

The obverse features a right facing bust of Emperor Karl 1, the reverse with relief inscription 'Der Tapferkeit' (For Bravery)

The decoration has dimensions of 31mm (w) x 35.8mm (h) – inclusive of the suspension ring

Mounted as-worn on a contemporary period tri-fold silk ribbon with a silver bar denoting an additional further award

An attractive Grea...  read more

Code: 24859

Austria (Imperial): Bravery Medal. Emperor Franz Joseph obverse. Silver Second Class Medal with further award Bar

The obverse features a right facing bust of Emperor Franz Joseph, the reverse with relief inscription 'Der Tapferkeit' (For Bravery)

The decoration has dimensions of 31mm (w) x 35.8mm (h) – inclusive of the suspension ring

Mounted as-worn on a contemporary period tri-fold silk ribbon with a silver bar denoting an additional further award

An attracti...  read more

Code: 24858

Austria (Empire): Bravery Medal. Emperor Franz Joseph issue circa 1915-1916. Silver grade

In German 'Tapferkeitsmedaille'

The Austrian Bravery Medal had its origins in 1789. In 1915 the award statutes were amended to include a fourth grade in 'Bronze'

The Bravery Medals awarded for 1915-1916 had the obverse of Emperor Franz Joseph I. For awards made in 1917-1918, the obverse effigy was that of Emperor Karl I

The medal is suspended from it...  read more

Code: 24857