Austria, Imperial. A 1849-1859 Medal for Bravery, Gold Grade (Collectors Copy)
(Tapferkeitsmedaille). Instituted 19 July 1789 by Emperor Joseph II. 1849-1859 Issue. Post 1945 Manufactured Collectors Copy) In cast bronze gilt, the obverse featuring a young facing-left portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with the inscription “DER TAPFERKEIT” (“TO BRAVERY”), within a laurel wreath and above crossed standards, measuring 40.50mm in diameter, with integral loop suspension on tri-fold ribbon, light contact, very fine.

