Austria, Empire. A Lot of Medals & Decorations Archive the reverse is marked “ALFRED

the reverse is marked “ALFRED LEHNER HAMBURG GES GESCH” with a horizontal pinback

the figure of Britannia seated is backed by red felt

The hilt fittings are fabricated from 800 silver (tested)

Schinkel Version - magnetic core

Austria, Empire. A Lot of Medals & Decorations Archive the reverse is marked “ALFRED1. Austria, Empire. A Bronze Bravery Medal. Obverse bearing the image of Emperor Franz Joseph I, reverse inscription reads DER TAPFERKEIT, on original silk Austrian 'tri fold' ribbon with fittings, evidence of some scratches, 31 mm, in very fine condition. Footnote: The medal was instituted on 19 July 1789 by Emperor Joseph II and awarded for bravery in battle until the dissolution of the Austro Hungarian Empire in 1918. 2. Austria, Empire. 1873 War