Austria, Imperial. A Bravery Medal, Gold Grade, C.1860 United Republic of General Simonds’ requests were granted

General Simonds’ requests were granted and the 1st Armoured Carrier Squadron was formed

one missing

and edged by burgundy colored threads (indicating the Gau level)

Pinned into the peak of the cap is an insignia in the form of a SS-style German national eagle

Original Signature on Post War Photo: Johannes Gohler

Austria, Imperial. A Bravery Medal, Gold Grade, C.1860 United Republic of General Simonds’ requests were granted(Tapferkeitmedaille). Instituted on 19 July 1789. Type II. (1859 1866 Issue). A round, gilded silver medal, the obverse centre presenting a left facing profile of Franz Joseph I, circumscribed by FRANZ JOSEPH I. V. G. G. KAISER V. OESTERREICH, the reverse centre presents the inscription DER TAPFERKEIT (FOR BRAVERY), measuring 40. 50 mm in diameter, on loop for suspension from period original tri fold ribbon, and in very fine condition. This offering