A collection of awards, mostly Austrian
Order of Franz Joseph – replica of the Officer's Cross in gilt base metal, enameled on the obverse (chips), lacking manufacturer's name or hallmarks on the reverse. An unmarked Iron Cross 1st Class (1914) with an iron core. A small Austrian Military Merit Cross (chips in the enamel) on a triangular ribbon. A four-piece medal bar featuring two *Fortitudini* medals (die-cutter "Kautsch"), a zinc "FJ/1916" cross, and an FEK (bronzed iron). Two gilt *Signum Laudis* medals. A white-metal Bravery Medal (FJI) by die-cutter "Leisek". A bronze Bravery Medal (FJI) by die-cutter "Tautenhayn". A Karl Troop Cross on a yellow-and-black triangular ribbon, plus four additional Austro-Hungarian decorations. Also includes an FEK (iron) with an award certificate dated April 1, 1935. Condition varies; some items incomplete or slightly damaged; shows signs of wear and age.
Condition: II
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Order of Franz Joseph – replica of the Officer's Cross in gilt base metal, enameled on the obverse (chips), lacking manufacturer's name or hallmarks on the reverse. An unmarked Iron Cross 1st Class (1914) with an iron core. A small Austrian Military Merit Cross (chips in the enamel) on a triangular ribbon. A four-piece medal bar featuring two *Fortitudini* medals (die-cutter "Kautsch"), a zinc "FJ/1916" cross, and an FEK (bronzed iron). Two gilt *Signum Laudis* medals. A white-metal Bravery Medal (FJI) by die-cutter "Leisek". A bronze Bravery Medal (FJI) by die-cutter "Tautenhayn". A Karl Troop Cross on a yellow-and-black triangular ribbon, plus four additional Austro-Hungarian decorations. Also includes an FEK (iron) with an award certificate dated April 1, 1935. Condition varies; some items incomplete or slightly damaged; shows signs of wear and age.
Condition: II