Austria, Empire. Two First War Awards certificate_of_authenticity suspended from an enamelled ribbon

suspended from an enamelled ribbon with screwpost and screwback)

in extremely fine condition condition

fine chipping evident in the large red enamelled jewel on the base of the crown on both sides

after his father's death in 1914

in painted over gilt metal (magnetic)

Austria, Empire. Two First War Awards certificate_of_authenticity suspended from an enamelled ribbonIncludes: 1. Military Bravery Medal on War Ribbon with Crossed Swords, Bronze Grade (1914 1917) (Militr Verdienstmedaille "Signum Laudis"). Instituted in 1890. In bronze gilt, measuring 30. 7 mm (w) x 51. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, spotting evident on the reverse of the crown, scattered gilt wear overall, crossed swords clasp in bronze gilt affixed to its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye. 2. Merit Cross "1849", Type III