Austria, Empire. A Bravery Medal, I Class Silver Grade, Franz Joseph, C.1855 United Republic of 7 mm x 62 mm

7 mm x 62 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

measuring 85 mm (w) x 107 mm (h))

Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim (1867-1951) was designated as Grand Master for life

with black backing

S for Austrian maker Georg Adam Scheid

Austria, Empire. A Bravery Medal, I Class Silver Grade, Franz Joseph, C.1855 United Republic of 7 mm x 62 mm(Tapferkeitsmedaille). Instituted in 1789. Type I (1849 1859) In silver, unmarked, measuring 40. 3 mm (w) x 49 mm (h) inclusive of its integral loop, contact marks, bruised, edge nicks, replacement triangular ribbon with hook and eye, fine. Footnote: The Bravery Medal was instituted on July 19, 1789 and was awarded for acts of bravery, initially in two grades, Gold and Silver, with a Bronze grade added in 1914.