Austria, Empire. A Gold Grade Bravery Medal, Officers Version, C.1918 Auction McIlraith) and two letters

McIlraith) and two letters

the lower frame of the six o’clock arm perforated with an eyelet

Instituted in 1971

the Archduke became the first knight of the Hungarian Order of Vitéz

constructed of heavy card stock with a faux camouflage leather exterior

Austria, Empire. A Gold Grade Bravery Medal, Officers Version, C.1918 Auction McIlraith) and two lettersA round medal in gilded bronze; the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Kaiser Karl, circumscribed by his name and title; marked Kautsch on the obverse; the reverse inscribed Fortitudini (Fortitude), within a laurel wreath with Austrian flags in the background; on a Stielhenkelose style suspension, marked bronze on edge, with a period original ribbon, with a gilt K denoting that the medal was intended for an officer; measuring 39. 56mm (w)