Riley1965 Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 A friend of mine has this mount of miniature medals. Neither of us know anything about them. What are the medals? What is it worth? I'm totally lost. Doc
Guest Rick Research Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 What's the back look like?VERY odd--a 1915/17 Austro-Hungarian Bronze Bravery Medal of Emperor Franz Joseph, an Austro-Hungarian Military Jubiolee Medal 1898 (on active duty on the anniversary date in December-- so with nothing else was probably a draftee 1896/97-1899/1900,an unofficial WW1 medal from Vienna, I think-- war help relatedsomething Vatican, from Pope Leo XIII (reverse might help)? a religious medal but I can't read what it says.Austrians normally wore tiny trifolds with minis--or on a chain. This may be a one person fashion statement--literally unique.
David S Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 Number 4 is indeed Vatican awardedIt is the Benemerenti (to a well deserving person) medal awarded by the Pope, itis awarded for long and exceptional service to the Catholic church, it's famliesand communityPope Leo XIII reigned from 1878 to 1903
Riley1965 Posted June 21, 2008 Author Posted June 21, 2008 Rick & David,Thank you for your help!!! I'll pass the info on to Vilen. Doc
Paul R Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 Do you think that the last three medals are from "Societies"?
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now