Austria, Imperial. A Bravery Medal, Gold Grade, C. 1916 Auction Archive Accompanied by a highly-detailed star

Accompanied by a highly-detailed star of the order in silver

whistle and holder

very light soiling in the white field under the right wing

ELLIS & CO 1916" on the reverse

Austria, Imperial. A Bravery Medal, Gold Grade, C. 1916 Auction Archive Accompanied by a highly-detailed star(Tapferkeitsmedaille in Gold). Instituted on 19 August 1789. (1866 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse depicting a rightward facing bust of Franz Joseph I circumscribed by name and title, the reverse inscribed DER TAPFERKEIT (FOR BRAVERY), on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, with magnetic metal hook and loop, marked BRONZE on the rim, measuring 40. 30 mm in diameter, weighing 22. 6 grams, in extremely