Austria, Imperial. A Lot Of Three Austrian Medals And A Helmet Plate

An Austria-Hungarian Officers helmet plate, in die-stamped bronze, featuring a double headed crowned eagle with a shield on the chest bearing the inscription FJI surrounded by the collar, the reverse presents two lugs, measures 75.7mm (w) x 94.5mm (h), evident gilt wear, in very fine condition.

A Military Merit Medal, Franz Joseph, in silver gilt, the obverse featuring the bust of Franz Joseph, the reverse bears the inscription SIGNVM LAVDIS, the medal is surmounted by a crown, worn on a triangular ribbon with crossed swords device, measures 30.8mm (w) x 51.5mm (h), wear to edges, scattered patina, worn on original triangular ribbon with bronze gilt crossed swords, hook on ribbon detached, remains in very fine condition.

Am 1885 Florin with Suspension Ring, in silver, featuring the right facing profile of Franz Joseph, the reverse bearing a double headed eagle, the rim has been impressed VIRIBVS VNITIS, measures 36.0mm (w) x 43.2mm (h – inclusive of added suspension ring at 12 o’clock), edge knocks, mild wear, remains in very fine condition.

An 1879 Franz Joseph and Elisabeth of Austria Wedding Anniversary Medal, in silver, featuring the dual portraits of Franz Joseph and Elizabeth on the obverse, the reverse with a seated personification of Austria holding a cornucopia and sword, rim is impressed XLV. KET FORINT. SWRI GULD, measures 36.0mm (w) x 42.3mm (h – inclusive of added suspension ring at 12 o’clock), dark patina, edge knocks, in very fine condition.