Austria, Empire. Two Bravery Medals

(Tapferkeitsmedaillen). A grouping of two bravery medals, consisting of 1) A Silver Bravery Medal Second Class, Third Award. Issued 1866-1914. A round silver medal; the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Kaiser Franz Joseph, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse inscribed “Der Tapferkeit” (German - Bravery), within a laurel wreath; on a loop for suspension; on a loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon with two clasp; measuring 31.23 mm in diameter; weighing 18.2 grams. 2) A Bronze Bravery Medal. Issued 1917; a round copperwash bronze medal; the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Kaiser Karl, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse inscribed “FORTITUDINI” (Latin - Fortitude), within a laurel wreath; on a loop for suspension from its correct replacement ribbon with a clasp; measuring 31.14 mm in diameter; weighing 14.1 grams; in overall near very fine condition. 

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