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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130.00 GBP
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
63.00 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
63.00 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
72.00 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
72.00 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
40.00 GBP
Austria (Empire): Bravery Medal. Emperor Karl 1 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
40.00 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
40.00 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): 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
45.00 GBP