Austria, Empire. A Gold Grade Bravery Medal, Officers Version, C.1918 Auction the Archduke became the first

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

McIlraith) and two letters

the obverse bearing a raised figure clutching artillery shells

Badge of very fine quality with excellent details and make

the angel presenting him a chalice

Austria, Empire. A Gold Grade Bravery Medal, Officers Version, C.1918 Auction the Archduke became the firstA 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)