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

Code: 24866

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

Code: 24865

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

Code: 24863

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

Code: 24862

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

Code: 24860

Austria (Empire): Emperor Franz Joseph Jubilee Cross 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', Military and when awarded to Civilians recipients

The ...  read more

Code: 24461

Austria (Empire): Bravery Medal. Emperor Karl I issue circa 1917-1918. Bronze 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: 21679

Austria (Empire): Bravery Medal. Emperor Franz Joseph. First type issue circa 1915-1916. Bronze 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: 23381

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

Sans riband

In German 'Jubiläums-Erinnerungsmedaille für die bewaffnete Macht und die Gendarmerie 1898'

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

The medal was issued in different metals, and on different ribands pending whether the recipient was a Military, Police (inc Customs) or Civilian, and ...  read more

Code: 22834

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

In German 'Jubiläums-Erinnerungsmedaille für die bewaffnete Macht und die Gendarmerie 1898'

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

The medal was issued in different metals, and on different ribands pending whether the recipient was a Military, Police (inc Customs) or Civilian, and an officer or other...  read more

Code: 22158