Austria, Imperial. A Franz Joseph Bravery Medal, Gold Grade Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 34" on the reverse

34" on the reverse

two small spots of discolouration are evident to the fox’s right hindquarters

number 1053962 and paid a War Service Gratuity in the amount of $381

7 - Death Valley

It is dated to January 8

Austria, Imperial. A Franz Joseph Bravery Medal, Gold Grade Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 34" on the reverseA Bravery Medal, Type IV (Franz Joseph, 1914 1917). In bronze gilt, the obverse bearing Franz Joseph, the reverse bearing the inscription DER TAPFERKEIT, with older style Stielhenkelose suspension, measures 40. 1mm in diameter, worn on original ribbon demonstrating heavy wear and fraying of white silk, heavy gilt wear, and edge bruising, in near very fine condition.