International. A Medal Bar For First World War Service Auction Archive period ribbon)

period ribbon)

The symbols of the precious stone and flames are representative of imperial authority

silvered zinc (silver worn off)

41 mm x 40 mm

during the battle for Velikiye Luki

International. A Medal Bar For First World War Service Auction Archive period ribbon)(Ordensschnalle). A composite medal bar for First World War Service featuring five decorations, including: 1. An Austrian Bravery Medal, Type VIII, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing bust of Emperor Franz Joseph, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of DER TAPFERKEIT (TO BRAVERY), the obverse designer marked