Old type bravery medal

[scottplen]

Is this type pre wwi with the old large ring ?

[graham]

I believe this type of ring dates from 1798 until 1918.

[tifes]

It´s 2nd Class Silver Bravery Medal Franz Joseph I, dated from 1866 to 1914. Some of these medals as "leftovers" could be awarded in early period (1914-mid 1915) of WWI to the enlisted soldiers and NCOs. 2nd Class Silver Bravery Medal was also awarded to the long-serving NCOs for good conduct of the their duties (so not necessary for a bravery in combat) till 1914.   

[graham]

Some good info here:

 

 

[scottplen]

Arrived today it’s better than sellers pics showed ! No silver mark.

[Elmar Lang]

If the medal is not struck with the "A" mark, it's highly possible that it was awarded earlier than 1867.

 

Best wishes,

 

Enzo (E.L.)

[scottplen]

Sadly it’s been highly polished but still I like it ! 

[scottplen]

Seems to be some kind of punch marks on rim ? Hard to see ? Looks like a face ?

 

Edited March 17, 2022 by scottplen

[Elmar Lang]

...a face?... well, silver medals distributed after 1867 were struck with a tiny "A" within a circle, usually on the rim's area close to the suspension.

 

Best wishes,

 

Enzo

[scottplen]

Hard to see may just be a ding ? Or someone testing it for silver maybe ?

Edited March 18, 2022 by scottplen

[Elmar Lang]

Mine, was just a suggestion on what to look for; a picture of that detail on your medal might help.

[Igor Ostapenko]

On 16/03/2022 at 23:31, Elmar Lang said:

If the medal is not struck with the "A" mark, it's highly possible that it was awarded earlier than 1867.

 

Best wishes,

 

Enzo (E.L.)

Medal without “A” mark 

[scottplen]

Great group !