Austria, Imperial. A Bravery Medal, Gold Grade, by Kautsch, c.1917

(Goldene Tapferkeitsmedaille). A round, gilded bronze medal, the obverse centre presents the rightward facing Kaiser Karl, circumscribed by his name and title, the reverse presents the inscription FORTITUDINI (FORTITUDE) within a laurel wreath and figs, maker marked KAUTSCH below bust, stamped BRONZE HMA on rim, measuring 40.25 mm in diameter, on loop for suspension from period original triangular ribbon, and in very fine condition.