Austria, Empire. Bravery Medal, Class Ii, C.1915 Hold the reverse illustrating the crowned

the reverse illustrating the crowned Prussian eagle coat-of-arms

the interior of the base features a blue felt liner to mitigate surface scratching

The medal honours the collective award of the George Cross to the island of Malta during the Second World War

at the age of 29

Accompanied by five pages from the National Archives with copies of his Service Records and Assorted Research Material

Austria, Empire. Bravery Medal, Class Ii, C.1915 Hold the reverse illustrating the crownedSilver medal, bearing DER TAPFERKEIT (Translation: For Bravery), surrounded by a laurel wreath on obverse, reverse bearing bust of Franz Joseph I and stamped TAUTENHAYN, measuring at 31. 12 mm (w) x 41. 43mm (h) (to top of ring suspension) and measuring at weighing at 18. 3 grams, with correct replacement ribbon, pleasing tone, extremely fine.