Austria-Hungary, Empire. A Bravery Medal, Type Ix, I Class In Silver visually-hidden He was Mentioned in Despatches

He was Mentioned in Despatches (MID) four times

The reverse ricasso is maker marked with the classic “PUMA” logo of Lauterjung & Sohn

obverse centre depicts enameled flags of Central Powers

full-length fuller on both sides

Silver badge bearing Latvian “Dievs Tevija Pulks 1919” (translation: God

Austria-Hungary, Empire. A Bravery Medal, Type Ix, I Class In Silver visually-hidden He was Mentioned in Despatches(Tapferkeitsmedaille, I. Klasse in Silber). Instituted 19 July 1789. (1916 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing profile of Emperor Charles, circumscribed by name and title in Latin, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FORTITUDINI (BRAVERY), set within a laurel leaf wreath overlaying standards, the obverse engraver marked KAUTSCH for Heinrich Kautsch, Vienna,