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): Golden Cross of Merit. On wartime military riband. with 'Emperor Franz Joseph' FJ monogram. Gold (Gilt) & enamel

Sold together with:

- Leatherette plush lined case of issue. This with tooled letter on lid D. K. the inner silk panel with a gilt tooled crest

The inside of the box with a velvet recess

The order is maker marked on suspension loop with Wilh. Kunz, Wien X, also featuring a star hallmark

The decoration was instituted on 16 February 1850...  read more

Code: 24868

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. 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 (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 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 (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. 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