Austria (Empire): Jubilee Medal for the Armed Forces 1908. Bronze gilt
In German 'Militär-Jubiläumskreuz 1908'
Awarded to personnel of the Austrian Armed Forces who were serving at the time of the 60th Anniversary 1848-1908 of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I
The medal was also awarded suspended from different coloured ribands for members of the 'Imperial Court' and when awarded to Civilians recipients
The medal susp... read more
36.00 GBP
Austria (Empire): Jubilee Medal for Civilian Uniformed Services 1908. Bronze gilt
In German 'Jubiläumskreuz 1908'
Awarded to personnel of the Austrian civilian uniformed services, i.e., Police, Customs, Fire Brigades etc who were serving at the time of the 60th Anniversary 1848-1908 of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I
The medal was also awarded suspended from different coloured ribands respectively for, military personnel, members of the 'Imp... read more
36.00 GBP
Austria (Imperial): Military Long Service Decoration. II Class for Twelve Years' Service (1913-1918). Bronze Gilt
The medal dimensions are 35 mm (w) x 39.5 mm (h)
Mounted on original triangular ribbon with hook and eye fittings
Condition: GVF read more
36.00 GBP
Austria (Imperial): Military Long Service Decoration. III Class for Six Years' Service (1913-1918). Wartime Zinc Metal issue
The medal dimensions are 35 mm (w) x 39.5 mm (h)
Mounted on original triangular ribbon with hook and eye fittings
Condition: GVF read more
27.00 GBP
Austria (Imperial): Military Merit Medal (Signum Laudis). Franz Joseph issue. Gilded Bronze (Bronze Gilt), on 'War Riband' with gilt 'Swords' Circa 1914-1916
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
68.00 GBP
Austria (Empire): Military Merit Medal 'Signum Laudis'. Emperor Karl 1 obverse. Bronze gilt on 'Wartime' riband, with second award gilt bar with swords. 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
78.00 GBP
Austria (Empire): Military Merit Medal 'Signum Laudis'. Emperor Franz Joseph obverse. Bronze gilt on Wartime riband. Circa pre-1916
In German 'Militärverdienstmedaille am Kriegsband mit Schwertern'
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), or Peacetime award (plain red riband was worn). The medal with Franz Joseph obverse was awarded between 1890-1916, and included award... read more
59.00 GBP
Austria (Empire): Military Merit Medal 'Signum Laudis'. Emperor Franz Joseph obverse. Bronze gilt on 'Peacetime' riband. Circa pre-1916
In German 'Militärverdienstmedaille am Kriegsband mit Schwertern'
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), or Peacetime award (plain red riband was worn). The medal with Franz Joseph obverse was awarded between 1890-1916, and included award... read more
59.00 GBP
Austria (Imperial): Bravery Medal. Silver (silvered metal) 1st Class (Large) Medal. Emperor Franz Joseph issue. Circa pre 1916
The obverse features a right facing bust of Emperor Franz Joseph II, the reverse with relief inscription 'Der Tapferkeit' (For Bravery)
Mounted as-worn on a contemporary period tri-fold silk ribbon
An attractive Great War award
Condition: Toned VF read more
68.00 GBP
Austria (Empire): Iron Merit Cross with 'Crown' 1916-1918. Zinc
In German 'Eisernes Verdienstkreuz am Kriegsband'
Instituted in 1916 in two grades - with and without crown (all crosses were dated 1916 regardless of year of issue) for wear with the 'War Riband'. Very early issues from 1916, were issued in iron but the metal was later changed to zinc from post 1916
The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband with ... read more
50.00 GBP