Austro-Hungarian medal for bravery
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm)
Archival History
The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2017 by John Otto Kessler.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of John Otto Kessler
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
The medal is silver. The obverse features a bust of Emperor Karl surrounded by "FRANZ JOSEPH I.V.G.G. KAISER V. OESTERRICH." The reverse features a laurel wreath with "DER TAPFERKEIT" at center. The medal has a loop at the top and is attached to a orange and white striped trifold ribbon.
Genre
- Object
- Military Insignia
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