Austria, Imperial. A Silver Bravery Medal, Second Class, c.1848

An example of an 1848 issue silver bravery medal; second class; a round silver medal; the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Kaiser Ferdinand I, circumscribed by his name and title; marked “K. Lange” on the obverse; the reverse inscribed “Der Tapferkeit” (For Bravery), within a laurel wreath with Austrian flags in the background; on a loop for suspension; with a correct replacement ribbon with a collector’s tag attached to the reverse; measuring 30.68 mm in diameter; contact marks from use; in overall near very fine condition.

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