Austria (Empire): Jubilee Medal for the Armed Forces & Gendarmerie 1898. Bronze issue. Military issue ribbon
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 can be found in different metals, and issued on different ribands pending whether the recipient was a Military, Police (inc Customs) or Civilian, and an officer or other... read more
20.00 GBP
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
20.00 GBP
Austria (Empire): Karl Troop Cross 1914-1918
In German 'Karl-Truppenkreuz'
Instituted in 1916 a single grade of award available to 'All-Ranks'
The basic award criteria for the Karl Troop Cross was 3 x months 'Front-Line' active service for both combatants and non-combatants during the Great War
The medal is suspended from its original bright silk Austrian tri-fold riband complete with fittings<... read more
30.00 GBP
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
45.00 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
45.00 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
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
40.00 GBP
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
25.00 GBP
Austria (Empire): Military Merit Medal 'Signum Laudis'. Bronze gilt on Wartime riband. Circa 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 includ... read more
70.00 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... read more
45.00 GBP