Austria (Empire): Jubilee Medal for the Armed Forces & Gendarmerie 1898. Bronze issue

In German 'Jubiläums-Erinnerungsmedaille für die bewaffnete Macht und die Gendarmerie 1898' The medal was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I. The medal was issued in different metals, and on different ribands pending whether the recipient was a Military, Police (inc Customs) or Civilian, and an officer or other rank. The medal fitted with a contemporary replacement Austrian silk 'Triangular' riband complete with fittings Condition: GVF