NEW! 1866 Defence of Tyrol Medal. ( Die Denkmunze An Die Tiroler Landesverteidigung vom Jahre 1866). Awarded for border service during War with Italy in 1866. Silver, 31 mm in diameter. Original ribbon (40mm wide) in worn but good condition. Few edge knocks but overall good and better condition. Medal by Tautenhayn. Getting hard to obtain, especially with original ribbon. Item # Aus-82 (225).
1916-1918 Silver Military Merit Medal ('Signum Laudis'). Appears to be in silver, by Kautsch. 30mm dia. Original faded ribbon. Medal in very good, lightly worn condition. Item # Aus-81 (96)
Order of Merit of the Austrian Republic, small bronze medal of merit 1934-1938 type. Original ribbon and medal in very good (lightly worn) condition. Hard to find. 36mm in diameter. Unmarked (these medals were not marked). Item # Aus-80 (96)
Order of the Teutonic Knights (also known as Order of German Knights, Order of Knights of Prussia and Order of the Marian Cross). Established in 1190 by Duke Frederick of Schwabia as an Order of Knighthood under the name of German Order of Hospital of St. Mary in Jerusalem. Originally only German noblemen were admitted, later on it become a Roman Catholic Order, membership extended to most distinguished members of the clergy. After the fall of Jerusalem, Order concentrated activities in North Eastern Europe where it came to great power as a Teutonic Order (State).Territories under their influence included Prussia,
Curland, Livonia, Estonia along with parts of Lithuanian Dukedom and Polish Kingdom. Cross-border violations with surrounding powers along with political/religious issues lead to war with crucial battle of Tannenberg (Grunwald) in 1410 - the single largest battle or Mediaeval Europe. The Teutons lost the fight and their capitol Marienburg (Malbork) besieged by the Polish armies shortly after. Marienburg fortress would not yield though. Even though not really defeated, their 'crusade' of expansion was over. In 1809 Napoleon had partially dissolved the Order. Under Austrian protection Order was re-established (by Ferdinand I) and their statutes drawn in 1839. In 1871 the Grand Master of the Order Archduke Wilhelm established a new category of the Order called Marian Knights and Dames.
Offered here is the Breast Cross of the Professed Knight. Order's Priests also wore similar breast cross but slightly smaller and usually in silvered bronze. Hallmarked silver (800), manufactured by perhaps one of the best Order makers of all times: C.F. Rothe in Vienna. Hallmarks to body and pin. Original enamel with some chipping, which is rather common for these breast crosses. Beautifully detailed trim. Highly vaulted. 67mm x 60mm. Two part construction, black enamelled center cross is attached to silver body with 2 rivets (top/bottom) and center spin-rivet. It would be hard to date it with any precision but 1880's - early 1900's is a safe bet. Relatively rare item since there was a limited number to professed Knights. Often seen in old photographs as worn by German and Austrian Nobility (Archduke Eugen). Splendid example. Item # Aus-79 *SOLD*
1813-1814 Army Cross - also known as the 'Cannon Cross' (Kanonenkreuz). Bronze, official hallmark on top of the suspension loop. Ribbon loop has stamped what appears to be number '1' (we are not familiar with meaning of this). Very old ribbon mounted for wear in traditional Austrian style. Green enamel, small chip beneath the loop (right underneath the visible contact mark - probably caused by the suspension loop being twisted). Overall excellent condition, shows typical wear. 27.8mm wide. Excellent example of Napoleonic War period decoration. Item # Aus-78 (325)
Austria, Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine (1712-1780) Medallion.Commemorates the laying of the foundation stone of the Saint-Jacques-sur-Coudenberg church in Brussels, January 17, 1776. Charles Alexander was the Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights Order (1761-1780). Medallion in bronze, signed 'R' beneath bust. Drilled hole to adapt for neck wear. Shows age and wear, fair condition. Item # Mds-25 (75)
Military Merit Cross 3rd Class with war decoration (Militär-Verdienstkreuz, III Klasse mit K.D). Silver, gilt wreath and superb enamels, by Rothe, Vienna. High quality manufacture. Thoroughly hallmarked - "FR" (F. Rothe), with 800 silver and Vienna city control marks. Only one tiny flake to enamels (right side). Original ribbon lightly soiled. It would be hard to find a better example of this class and type. Item # Aus-60 (195)
Large silver Bravery medal. Franz Joseph type. Unusual make with no signature and in silvered bronze (perhaps tombac). About 50% of silver wash worn. Very nice and well detailed example. 40mm diameter. Item # Aus-63 (115)
25 Years Long Service in Fire Fighting and Life Saving Medal. Bronze, original ribbon. Very nice example. Revers inscribed: 'Fortitudini Virtuti Et Perseverantiae XXV'. 32mm in diameter. Item # Aus-66 (55)
Viennese voluntary life-saving organization 1881 badge. This pre-dates the actual Red Cross in Austria. Number of such organizations made up the early RC and Austrian Samaritans. Large and very handsome piece. Bronze gilt and silver plating. Black enamels intact. Multi part construction. Rare to find in such quality as most of these were simply die-struck with black lacquer. Re-fitted with stickpin. Awesome details to all. 46.5mm. Wear to silver plating on arms of the star. Great badge! Item # Rdc-21 (110)
Austrian Burgenland (region) Red Cross badge. Low number '194' impressed to reverse. Good quality enamels, minor flaking around edges. Bronze gilt. Such regional badges are a rarity. Most likely a WW2 era vintage. Lightly vaulted. Reverse inscription (in relief): 'Landesverband Burgenland'. Horizontal locking pin fastener. Slightly worn but overall good condition. 33mm in diameter. Item # Aus-56 (115)
Small Silver Bravery Medal (Der Tapferkeit). Franz Joseph type by 'Tautenhayn'. Rim hallmarked with 'A' within circle (city of Vien mark) . Medal shows typical 'field' wear but not detractive. Original ribbon lightly soiled. 31mm dia. Item #Aus-53 (60)
Austro-Hungarian Red Cross cap badge, WW1. Silvered version, lightly convex. Very good condition, enamels intact. Horizontal pin. 31mm x 25.2mm. Item # Aus-51 (48)
First Republic, Order of Merit of the Austrian Republic bronze small medal of merit. First type, as issued 1923-1934. All awards of the early types are hard to find. Higher grades are rare. Very good condition, original ribbon. 36mm diameter. Great details to eagle. Item # Aus-5 (90)
Francis I (Holy Roman Emperor) 1792 'Lege Et Fide' medal in silver. Commemorative Coronation medal, small silver variety. Loosely translated - 'Faith and Justice'. Reverse inscribed: "Franciscus Hung Et Boh Rex Arch Aust M D Hetr Electus Rex Romanorum Coronatus Francofurti XIV. IVL. MDCCXCII ". I am unsure if ribbon is original but bow-mounted on a very old silk ribbon. 20mm in diameter. Shows age and wear but all things considered, quite good condition. Very interesting item, pre-dating the Napoleonic Wars. Item # Aus-12 (128)
Second Republic (1945-) five-year military long service and good conduct award. Bronze, original ribbon. 1970's vintage. Hard to find. Item # Aus-14 (35)
Red Cross Gold Honour Medal 1st class. Rare issue without wreath (War Decoration). Original ribbon. Bronze gilt. Very good details, darkening around the center shield. Enamels intact. 44mm x 35mm. Light wear to gilt around the center (obverse), small dark spot to reverse. Rarely offered medal. Item # Aus-15 (135)
Imperial Navy Officer's fore and aft hat badge in bullion/cloth. Pre-1888 pattern. Very hard to find. Padded design with wood/silk/paper backing. Good condition, silk backing torn. 44mm in diameter. T hese were attached to one of the ends of the hat. The other side was fitted with brass button. Item # Aus-28. (65)
Imperial Army pattern 1888 Marksmanship Badge for first gunners with Hungarian Crown for Honvéd-Artillery. Gilt (first class/grade) version of this rather hard-to-find item. Use of this particular badge was terminated in 1913. Original slide fastener with 'BSW' maker's mark. Some dark age spots. Shows wear but no damage. Fantastic details. 45.8mm in diameter. Item # Aus-29. (105)
Bravery medal (Der Tapferkeit), small silver Franz Joseph type. Unnamed, excellent quality medal with original ribbon (possibly awarded to non National). Larger then usual font to reverse inscription. Few minor scratches, otherwise excellent condition. Ribbon shows wear and some darkening. 31.5mm, appears to be in silver (no rim markings). Item # Aus-32 (55)
Austrian Republic, 'Fur Besondere Verdienste' (For Special Services) silver medal. Obverse inscriptions: 'Osterreichs-Bundesvereinigung Der Tapferkeitsmedaillen Besitzer'. Ribbon of the WW1 bravery medal to center (in relief). Simple inscription and laurel wreath on reverse. Large medal (40mm dia), in silver plated bronze. Rim marked 'Bronze'. Original ribbon. Rarely bestowed award, hard to find in commerce. Lightly worn but great condition. Item # Aus-38. (55)
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Defenders of the Tyrol 1848 commemorative medal in HALLMARKED silver. Original loop intact, ribbon appears to be very old and obviously changed/arranged by owner. Medal showing wear but in remarkably good condition and with original patina. Hallmark beneath loop stand, appears to be letter 'J' on striped background. It could belong to 'JAUNER' (jeweller known to manufacture good quality medals around that time). It is unknown how many were made and issued. Designer name beneath Emperor's bust: 'K. LANGE'. Very interesting medal. 31mm dia. Item # Aus-41 (265).
WW1 Austrian-German co-operation commemorative cap badge. Original backing plate and fastener. 26mm x 25mm. Silvered tombac. Item # Aus-76 *SOLD*
Franz Joseph I - Imperial cypher. Bronze gilt, excellent details. Appears to be officer's pre 1907 cap badge. 41mm x 24.5mm. Very good condition, original fastener intact. Item # Aus-77 *SOLD*
Cased Olympic merit decoration. Winter games, Innsbruck 1964. Rare medal in silver plated bronze ('Bronze' struck to rim). Austrian eagle to reverse. Immaculate condition and original ribbon. Fitted case of issue with national eagle embossed in gold to lid. 35mm in diameter. Great Olympic collectible--awarded to participants and staff hence limited quantities. Item # Aus-35 *SOLD*
Gold Cross of Merit with Crown and War Ribbon (Goldene Verdienstkreuz mit Krone). Very nice example of a War time issue. Eye hallmarked but very hard to make out who's the manufacturer. Contained in original case of issue by J.G. Bergmann, Wien. Gold Imperial seal under the lid. Reverse stamped 1917 and faint BR (indicating bronze). Star-shaped punch to suspension indicating replacement when gold becomes available (this was common during the War). Obverse in very good condition, one arm re-enamelled. Reverse with 2 arms re-enamelled, some chipping to center disk. Nearly perfect, original ribbon.Overall good condition. Item # Aus-61 (210) *SOLD*
Silver Cross of Merit with Crown. Pre War civil issue. Eye hallmarked by: WILH. KUNZ (full name, silver content and maker initials). Complete with very nice original ribbon. Excellent condition. Item # Aus-62 *SOLD*
6 Years Long Service Cross. War time example. No ribbon. Item # Aus-65 *SOLD*
12 Years Long Service Cross. Typical pre or early War example. Complete with very nice ribbon. Item # Aus-64 *SOLD*
Austria-Hungary, Imperial Red Cross merit award, 2nd class with war decoration. Rich enamels, silver frame (hand-chased trim). Outstanding quality workmanship. Suspension eye with Austrian silver (800 or 900) content control and maker marks (appears to be MA or VW). Enamels in great condition overall; only a few tiny chips to white edges. Reverse center disk missing. Original ribbon lightly stained. Attractive piece. Item #Rdc-99. *SOLD*
Austrian issue German WW1 Iron Cross, second class. Silver-frosted frame, black lacquered center. One piece local manufacture (appears to be in silver). Unmarked. Few chips to black lacquer. Spotty darkening to frosting. Overall very good condition. Original tri-fold ribbon (silk). 43.5mm wide, 13.5mm arm gap. Interesting variation for keen Iron Cross collector. Item # Aus-1 *SOLD*
1873 General Campaign Medal. Pre 1900 type. Bronze, original ribbon in good condition. Thicker medal type with smaller font (reverse inscriptions). 36.5mm in diameter. Medal shows wear, some edge dings - fair to good condition. Item # Aus-25 *SOLD*
Bronze Bravery Medal (Der Tapferkeit). Franz Joseph type by 'Tautenhayn'. Very good details, original ribbon (few light pulls). Overall very nice condition. 31mm dia. Item #Aus-54 *SOLD*
Imperial Red Cross cap badge, WW1. Light gilt version, very good quality. Lightly convex, enamels intact. Details would indicate different manufacturer than item Aus-51 (above). 32mm x 26mm. Horizontal pin. Item # Aus-52 *SOLD*
WW1 Fortitudini Bravery medal with swords, large silver (Carolus) type by KAUTSCH. Original ribbon (uniformly faded with one black blemish) and sword device. Great quality strking in silver, small 'A' hallmark. 40mm in diameter. Medal in very good condition. Item # Aus-19 *SOLD*
Army Observer Qualification Badge. Original badge in tombac. Original slide fastener replaced with center post and nut. Shows age and some wear. 44.7 mm diameter. Item #Aus-30. *SOLD*
1873 General Campaign Medal. Pre 1900 type. Thinner medal with thicker inscriptions on reverse. Old proper replacement ribbon, medal showing uniform wear but very little damage. 36mm. Item # Aus-26 *SOLD*
Second Republic (1945-), proficiency badge of army driver. Silver plated on bronze. Rich green enamel oak wreath, inscription 'Fahrlehrer' to bottom and National eagle to top. Maker stamped to reverse: ' F. Petzl Wien 15'. Wide vertical pin fastener. Shows age and wear, one chip to enamel. Older manufacturing. 62.5mm x 47mm. Item # Aus-37 *SOLD*
Military Merit (Signum Laudis) 1917 bronze gilt (double crown) medal. Original ribbon, made by Kautsch. Rim impressed: 'Bronze'. Shows light wear, no damage. Getting difficult to obtain. 30.5mm dia. Item # Aus-36. *SOLD*
1914 Commemorative cross. Blackened bronze. Nice details, reverse inscribed "Geschutzt". Period ribbon. 28mm. Interesting piece from the Great War. Item # Aus-9 *SOLD*
Merit Cross of the A/H Red Cross, Officer Class with War Decoration. A large (58mm x 46mm) and handsome breast cross. Wonderful enamels, hand-chassed trim. Crafted in hallmarked silver (900 purity and Vienna assay), maker marked G.A.S. (G.A.Scheid). Reverse properly engraved with dates: 1864 - 1914. Red Cross in center finished in gilt border. Perfect enamels. Multi-part construction. Original fold prongs intact. Cross is lightly vaulted. It would be hard to find a better example. Showing very light wear. Officer crosses can be quite hard to find. Item # Aus-55 *SOLD*
WW1 Bravery medal (Fortitudini), large silver (Carolus) type by KAUTSCH. Good quality strking in silver (unmarked). Original ribbon. Few scratches to obverse (not detractive). Very good example. 40mm dia. Item # Aus-18 *SOLD*
Bravery medal WW1 (Fortitudini), small bronze Carol type by Kautsch. Nicely aged, showing wear but no damage. Original ribbon faded and with few dark spots. Item # Aus-34 *SOLD*
Military Merit Cross, peace time award. Third class. Silver, unmarked. Original ribbon. Very light enamel chipping to red trim, not detractive. 30.5mm wide. Item # Aus-42. *SOLD*
Red Cross Merit Medal 3rd Class, with War Decoration. Bronze, enamels intact. Original ribbon, bow mounted for a lady. Good details, 36.5mm wide. Item # Aus-17 *SOLD*
WWI Civil Decoration for War Merit, a.k.a. War Cross for Civil Merit, 3rd class. Introduced in 1916. Silver with white enamels. Rare maker, marked "SGA" (George Adam Scheid), indicating firm shop in Budapest. Proper silver mark (900). Shows light wear, but overall very good condition. 46mm. Item #Aus-21. *SOLD*
Officers' Military Service decoration. 3rd type (1890-1918), 2nd class for 40 years of service (since 1913 same award given for 35 years of service). Bronze cross, silver gilt Imperial eagle superimposed to center. Black enamelled cross trim (enamels in perfect condition). Original ribbon and suspension. Shows age but little wear. Great example for discerning collector. 35mm wide. Item # Aus-39 *SOLD*
1916-1918 Military Merit Medal ('Signum Laudis). Medal in bronze with traces of gilt remaining. Rare type with Austrian and Hungarian Royal crowns hanger. Medal by 'Kautsch' (marked to obverse). Marked 'bronze' to the rim. Old type suspension. Very good condition. 31mm in diameter. Item # Aus-2. *SOLD*
Annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 1909 commemorative medal. Issued to all personnel who were on active duty with the military or in civilian administration of the regions. About 3000 medals were manufactured and 2800 officially awarded. Given the numbers this is a relatively rare medal in the Austro-Hungarian line-up. Bronze, 36mm diameter. Original ribbon. Designed by: R. Placht. Fec. (Inscribed beneath the Emperor's head). Very interesting medal. Very good condition, spotty darkening. Item # Aus-3. *SOLD*
Order of Franz Joseph I. Knight's cross of the Order (3rd class). Typical WW1 issue in gilt. Fantastic details to all. Original ribbon with swords (for bravery). Suspended from wartime ribbon (adapted from Military Merit Cross in 1915) as decoration awarded during peacetime had red ribbon. Red enamels intact, slight chipping to white (center disk) but not detractive. Multi piece construction. Intricate eagle, chain legend. Would add touch of class to any collection. 32mm x 58.2mm. Item # Aus-4 *SOLD*
Bravery medal (Der Tapferkeit), Franz Joseph type. Small, bronze. Unnamed. Original (thin-fibered) ribbon soiled. Unusual, non-regulation bar - KAUKASUS to ribbon (it is a period addition, since underneath the bar, coloration of ribbon is still vivid). Obviously, it is for the participant of the Russian campaigns. Very interesting. 31mm in diameter. Item # Aus-6 *SOLD*
"Zur Belohnung" - Merit award. Early reign of Franz Joseph type. Silver gilt. Inscribed to obverse: Franciscus Iosephus I D.G. Austriae Imperator. Inscription somewhat worn. Rare medal, good and better condition. Scratch to reverse but not detractive. 23mm dia. Ribbon appears to be later replacement. Fancy suspension ring. Item # Aus-7 (85) *SOLD*
1917 Field sniper qualificaction badge. Thin metal. Pin replaced. 4 small stitch-holes. 50mm. Lightly vaulted. Shows age and considerable wear. Item # Aus-8. *SOLD*
Rare commander's jubilee (1908) medal for foreigners. Bronze gilt, issued to non-commissioned officers of eleven foreign regiments. Franz Joseph was a honorary commander of the units. Obverse of young Emperor and date 1848. Reverse portraying F.J. and date 1908. Light file marks to rim. Original ribbon shows age and light fraying. 29mm in diameter. Other than specified, very good condition. Item # Aus-10. *SOLD*
Franz Joseph 60th Jubilee (1848-1908) medal. Gilded bronze. 4-armed cross with wreath between arms. Emperor's head and name to obverse. Dates 1848-1908 to reverse. Red ribbon. Shows light wear, no damage. Item # Aus-11 *SOLD*
Tyrol WW1 commemorative medal. Bronze, original ribbon faded. Good details. 34mm dia. Item # Aus-13 *SOLD*
Karl troop cross 1916. White metal. Original ribbon. Decent detail. These are commonly found rusted and in poor condition. 29mm. Item # Aus-16 *SOLD*
Order of Franz Joseph I. Knight's cross of the Order (3rd class). Typical late-WW1 issue in bronze gilt, by K. Bohm, Vienna, indicated by eyelet mark. Eyelet also marked with an asterisk, indicating the recipient was entitled to a gold or silver gilt replacement Order after the War. Multi-piece construction with intricate eagle and chain legend. Very good detail to all. Retains most original gilt. White enamels intact, some minor imperfections to red enamels and small chip to black enamel at bottom of eagle's tail. Suspended from original wartime ribbon (adapted from Military Merit Cross in 1915); some fraying to bottom. Would add touch of class to any collection. 30mm x 56.5mm. Item #Aus-22.*SOLD*
WWI Military Merit Cross, 3rd class, with war decoration and swords. Silver gilt with superb enamels, by Rothe, Vienna. High quality manufacture. Thoroughly hallmarked - "FR" (F. Rothe), with 800 silver and Vienna city control marks. Attributed in black lacquer on reverse "Vom Offiziers Korps des J.R. (Infantry or Jäger Regiment) 23". Original ribbon (some wear marks) and sword device. Small crack to obverse centre disk, marginal chipping to red enamel. Fantastic example of attributed WWI award. 31 x 31 mm. Item #Aus-23. *SOLD*
Balkan Wars Mobilization Cross, 1912-1913. Bronze gilt, with nicely engraved dates. Original ribbon. Some scratches. 37 x 37mm. Item #Aus-24. *SOLD*
Austrian Imperial Red Cross badge, war of 1866. Large doctor's breast badge. Lightly vaulted. Great pattern with Imperial arms in black lacquer, enamel Red Cross to center. Black lacquer approx. 90% intact. Perfect enamel. Two small stains on front. Vertical double pin-catch fastener. Beautiful example. Very rare piece. 59mm x 45.5mm. Item # Aus-31. *SOLD*
Bravery medal (Der Tapferkeit), small bronze Franz Joseph type by Tautenhayn. Very good condition and quality, ribbon orginal but faded. 31.4mm. Item # Aus-33 *SOLD*
Imperial Red Cross merit award, 2nd class with war decoration (WW1). Rich enamels, silver frame (hand-chased trim). Outstanding quality workmanship. Suspension eye with Austrian silver content (800) and maker marks (cannot decipher which particual maker, could be Scheid). Suspension eye marked 'A' (for Wienna). Enamels in great condition overall; only a few tiny cracks to red ribband (no chips). Original ribbon. Very attractive piece. Cross width 37mm. Item # Aus-40. *SOLD*