Austria, Empire. Three Medals & Decorations

A grouping of three Austrian medals and decorations, consisting of;

1. In bronze gilt, a rare version of an Austrian-Hungarian commemorative medal for the celebration of the 60 years of Kaiser Franz Joseph's reign (1848-1908), obverse exhibiting a facing-left portrait of the emperor within a diamond engraved figure, the reverse with an engraved old portrait of the kaiser riding a horse, within a pentagonal figure, measuring 34.08 mm diameter, on an original ribbon with a gilded dual-monarchy imperial crown, maker’s mark of Schneider Brothers, Vienna, minor gilt lost, very fine.

2. A type I (1849-1867) 50-Year Long Military Service Cross for Officers, Second Class, consisting of a cross pattee constructed of gilt bronze, the obverse exhibiting a silver gilt crowned double-headed eagle superimposed on the cross, measuring 33.48 mm (w) x 38.15 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring), on original period tri-fold ribbon, the ring suspension is bent, light contact, extremely fine condition.

3. Constructed of silvered bronze, a 1919 Carinthia Merit Cross, Second Class, consisting of an Iron Cross with obverse inscribed “Kärntner Freiheitskampf” (German - Carinthian fight for freedom), and dated “1918-1919”, the reverse inscribed “Für Tapferkeit” (German - For Bravery); measuring 33. mm (w) x 32.21 mm (h), on original ribbon, presenting minor tarnished bronze, in overall very fine condition.