Austro-Hungarian Empire [1867-1918]

Austro-Hungarian medals " For bravery " commonly appear in our collections and among collectors. Here is the history of perhaps the most famous Austrian and Austro-Hungarian medals for military bravery. The more than one hundred and thirty years of awarding the medal during the reigns of six monarchs ( initially exceptional, but in the last years of World War I was quite common ) manifested itself in a number of variants. The development of this badge of honor has its own interesting section, very closely connected with the development of the Austrian army. Thanks to their tradition, the " For Bravery " medal has become a real symbol of the imperial armed forces, similar to the Iron Cross in Prussia and the St. George's Cross in Tsarist Russia.

Austro-Hungarian medals " For bravery commonly appear in our collections and among collectors.
Here is the history of perhaps the most famous Austrian and Austro-Hungarian medals for military bravery. The more than one hundred and thirty years of awarding the medal during the reigns of six monarchs ( initially exceptional, but in the last years of World War I was quite common ) manifested itself in a number of variants.
The development of this badge of honor has its own interesting section, very closely connected with the development of the Austrian army.
Thanks to their tradition, the " For Bravery medal has become a real symbol of the imperial armed forces, similar to the Iron Cross in Prussia and the St. George's Cross in Tsarist Russia.

A short talk about the Honorary Merit for the Red Cross - its origin, description and method of wearing.

Brief description of the Austro-Hungarian Medal for Injury - the circumstances of its origin, description and method of wearing.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the accession of Emperor Francis Joseph I to the throne, the Jubilee Commemorative Medal was established on August 18, 1898 ( with the award on the Jubilee Day - December 2, 1898 ).

A short story about the Austro-Hungarian Jubilee Cross from 1908, its origin, description, as well as the method of wearing ...

A short story and the most common decoration of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy - the circumstances of its origin, description as well as the method of wearing.

Military Cross of Merit - an award for officers of the Austrian army for extraordinary outlook, courage and determination in war and in peacetime for extraordinary service zeal. A short talk about its origin, description and method of wearing.

A short "story" about perhaps the most famous award for officers of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, known mainly thanks to the film called Signum Laudis ...

A short "story" about the only decoration of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, intended exclusively for military clergy - the origin, description and manner of its wearing.