Austria-Hungary Franz Joseph Commemorative Cross

[Riley1965]

Jubil?umskreuz f?r Zivil-Staatsbedienstete 1908

This version of the 60th jubilee cross was founded by Emperor Franz Joseph on 14 August 1908 in preparation for his approaching 60th anniversary of reign. It was awarded on solid red ribbon to civil servants.

Doc

Edited April 22, 2006 by Riley1965

[Guest Rick Research]

Yup but that's the ribbon of 1933's WW1 Commemorative Medals. (see post below, image changed)

The 1908 came on three different ribbons: military, civil service, and Court.

[Riley1965]

Hmmm...and to think that I bought this from a well known and respected dealer.

Doc

[Guest Darrell]

Here's mine on his crusty ribbon:

[Riley1965]

Here's the other commemorative that came with the cross.

Bronzene Jubil?ums-Erinnerungsmedaille (f?r die bewaffnete Macht)

The medal was instituted by Emperor Franz Joseph on 18 August 1898 on the occasion of his approaching 50th anniversary of his reign. It was awarded on this solid red ribbon to all members of the armed forces and Gendarmes who served under his reign from 2 December 1848 until 2 December 1898. The die was cut by the junior J. Tautenhayn.

Doc

Edited April 22, 2006 by Riley1965

[Riley1965]

I was able to correct the ribbon problem. Fortunately I had an extra 1898 commemorative. I put the red ribbon on the 1908 cross to make it for a civil servant. Thanks Rick!!! I edited the original Commemorative Cross post to now show it with the correct ribbon.

Doc

Edited April 23, 2006 by Riley1965

[Riley1965]

Darrell,

Which class is your Commemorative Cross? I just received the white ribbon with a red stripe near each edge just like yours.

Doc

[Guest Darrell]

Darrell,

Which class is your Commemorative Cross? I just received the white ribbon with a red stripe near each edge just like yours.

Doc

Doc .. I have NO idea I know nothing of these Austrian medals. All I know is I had one like yours I'm sureone of the Ricks or the other guys can help out .... I'd like to know as well

[Riley1965]

My Commemorative Cross with the solid red ribbon is supposed to be the civil version. I guess that the white with red stripe at each edge of the ribbon is the military version(?)

Doc

[Ed_Haynes]

See:

http://www.austro-hungarian-army.co.uk/JK1908.htm

http://www.medals.lava.pl/at/at1.htm

http://www.netdialogue.com/yy/Europe/Austr...e/60FJ/60FJ.htm

Edited April 27, 2006 by Ed_Haynes

[Riley1965]

Thanks Ed!!! It would appear that I now have a court servant ribbon(fresh from the Ribbon bank) . I appreciate the links.

Doc

[Riley1965]

Actually, The ribbon is for the military version not the court servant. These are the details:

Milit?rjubil?umskreuz 1908

This cross was founded by Emperor Franz Joseph on 10 August 1908 in preparation for his approaching 60th anniversary of reign. It was awarded on this white ribbon with red stripes to all active armed forces members, and those who formerly served under his reign.

[Guest Darrell]

Actually, The ribbon is for the military version not the court servant. These are the details:

Milit?rjubil?umskreuz 1908

This cross was founded by Emperor Franz Joseph on 10 August 1908 in preparation for his approaching 60th anniversary of reign. It was awarded on this white ribbon with red stripes to all active armed forces members, and those who formerly served under his reign.

[Hauptmann]

Jubil?umskreuz f?r Zivil-Staatsbedienstete 1908

This version of the 60th jubilee cross was founded by Emperor Franz Joseph on 14 August 1908 in preparation for his approaching 60th anniversary of reign. It was awarded on solid red ribbon to civil servants.

Doc

Hi Doc,

Beautiful piece! You've tempted me now to share my cased example ahead of time. Was going to post my Austrian awards tomorrow.

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I love the rounded cases they had. And think I lucked out with the mini! Least I hope so.

Dan

[Riley1965]

Dan,

That is a set anyone would want to have in their collection. VERY NICE!!!

Best,

Doc

[Hauptmann]

Dan,

That is a set anyone would want to have in their collection. VERY NICE!!!

Best,

Doc

Hi Doc,

Many thanks! I've had it for ages. Fell in love with that beautiful case the moment I saw it. And all together it's just a joy. I only wish I could get a cased Order of Franz Joseph and one of the Red Cross decorations, also cased. I think those of two of the most beautiful Austrian Orders, especially the FJ.

Dan

[KeithB]

Hello.

Here is one variation that has not been posted - the version with the ribbon for court officials.

[Riley1965]

Keith,

That's a nice piece you have!!! I need to add one to my collection. I hate to have incomplete sets of a particular medal.

Best,

Doc

[Iver]

Hauptman: That?s very nice one! Congratulations!

[iharos]

Would this be the same medal on this Hungarian policeman? It appears to have the red ribbon.

and a close up

[Iver]

...one in nice box.. thanks to sascha