Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Cross, III Class and a Bravery Medal, I Class visually-hidden which were accepted by his

which were accepted by his mother on behalf of her deceased husband

minor age-appropriate discolouration is evident along with a small tear to the edge

the obverse bears a wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom with “Für besondere Verdienste” (For Special Services) in the centre

The lid features a gilt embossed NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

the obverse consisting of a George Cross with a central medallion depicting St

Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Cross, III Class and a Bravery Medal, I Class visually-hidden which were accepted by hisInstituted July 19 1789. Type VIII (1914 1917). A I Class Silver Medal, in silver, the obverse features the best of Franz Joseph, the reverse bears the inscription DER TAPFERKEIT encircled by a wreath, measures 40 mm in diameter, marked A on rim denoting Vienna manufacture, worn the original red and white silk trifold ribbon with crossed sword device, light wear, ribbon tattered around suspension and at edges, swords bearing oxidation and rust, dark