Austria, Imperial. A Medal For Bravery, Gold Grade, By Georg Leisek, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity 2 Section of the Skilled

2 Section of the Skilled Railway Employees

Down volunteered for submarine service on January 16

” reverse features two out of four prongs intact (two lower prongs missing)

on a hunter green wool base

The hilt and fittings of the bayonet still have good nickel plating

Austria, Imperial. A Medal For Bravery, Gold Grade, By Georg Leisek, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity 2 Section of the Skilled(Tapferkeitsmedaille in Gold). Instituted 19 July 1789 by Emperor Joseph II. (1866 1917 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Emperor Franz Joseph I, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of DER TAPFERKEIT (TO BRAVERY), within a laurel wreath and above crossed standards, the obverse maker marked LEISEK, the edge