Austria, Empire. A Bravery Medal, Gold Grade, C.1916 United Republic of 1935 - Die-stamped metal with

1935 - Die-stamped metal with a brass-coloured gilt

A photo of Karl Dönitz

marked "925" (silver) on the pin

The crown and frontward facing sides feature a textbook Wehrmacht cap eagle

It is widely known for its use by the U

Austria, Empire. A Bravery Medal, Gold Grade, C.1916 United Republic of 1935 - Die-stamped metal with(Tapferkeitsmedaille in Gold). Instituted on August 19, 1789. (Type III Issued 1866 1918). A round bronze gilt medal, the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Franz Joseph, circumscribed by his name and title, the reverse inscribed DER TAPFERKEIT (For Bravery), on a broad loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, marked Bronze on the rim, measuring 40. 27 mm in diameter, weighing 21. 3 grams, in overall extremely fine