Austria, Empire. A Gold Bravery Medal, Second Award, C.1916 United Republic of (Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 Medaille)

(Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 Medaille)

He played the key role in the Nazi "Seizure of Power" in January 1933

5 mm inclusive of its Imperial orchid suspension

He left for overseas service on August 12

Austria, Empire. A Gold Bravery Medal, Second Award, C.1916 United Republic of (Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 Medaille)(Goldene Tapferkeitsmedaille, mit einer Spange). Type IV Issued 1914 1916. A round gilt bronze medal; the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Kaiser Franz Joseph, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse inscribed Der Tapferkeit (German For Bravery), within a laurel wreath, marked bronze on edge, on a loop for suspension from a period ribbon with a single clasp; measuring 40. 26 mm in diameter; in overall near very fine condition.