first version with two tongues on the reverse
on full length sash with beautiful moire
only three days later he was redeployed to the Infantry Signals Replacement and Training Company 269
where he continued to be treated for Neurasthenia
the obverse with a double-headed eagle within a wreath of laurel leaves
Austria, Imperial. A Bravery Medal, Gold Grade, C. 1916 Auction first version with two tongues(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