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
53.00 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
53.00 GBP
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
56.00 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
61.00 GBP
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
64.00 GBP
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
64.00 GBP
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
36.00 GBP
Austria (Empire): Bravery Medal. Emperor Franz Joseph 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
36.00 GBP
Austria (Empire): Bravery Medal. Emperor Franz Joseph 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
32.00 GBP
Austria (Empire): Iron Merit Cross 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
40.00 GBP