Austria (Empire): Bravery Medal. Emperor Franz Joseph issue circa 1915-1916. Bronze grade

In German 'Tapferkeitsmedaille' The Austrian Bravery Medal had its origins in 1789. In 1915 the award statutes were amended to include a fourth grade in 'Bronze' The Bravery Medals awarded for 1915-1916 had the obverse of Emperor Franz Joseph I. For awards made in 1917-1918, the obverse effigy was that of Emperor Karl I The medal is suspended from its original silk Austrian 'tri-fold' riband complete with fittings Condition: About EF