the obverse with a central gilt medallion bearing a raised crown
Medalla para tropas aliadas en operaciones contra Paraguay
The hilt fittings are fabricated from 800 silver (tested)
the reverse is marked “ALFRED LEHNER HAMBURG GES GESCH” with a horizontal pinback
he became a pilot and served for a short while towards the end of the First War
Austria, Empire. A Lot of Medals & Decorations Archive the obverse with a central1. Austria, Empire. A Bronze Bravery Medal. Obverse bearing the image of Emperor Franz Joseph I, reverse inscription reads DER TAPFERKEIT, on original silk Austrian 'tri fold' ribbon with fittings, evidence of some scratches, 31 mm, in very fine condition. Footnote: The medal was instituted on 19 July 1789 by Emperor Joseph II and awarded for bravery in battle until the dissolution of the Austro Hungarian Empire in 1918. 2. Austria, Empire. 1873 War