Austro-Hungarian medal for bravery

Identifier
irn614783
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2018.219.3
  • 2017.518
  • 2017.620
  • 2018.91
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn614783

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 Anna Neumann Taylor.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Anna Neumann Taylor

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Medal with loop at the top and attached to an orange and white striped trifold ribbon. 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.

Genre

  • Military Insignia
  • Object
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