Austrian Franz Joseph Military Memorial Medal and Red Cross Jubilee Medal Bronze
Key Information:
• Country: Austria
• Quantity: Set of 2 medals
• 1 Medal: Military Memorial Medal Franz Joseph I 1848–1898
• Diameter: Approx. 34.05 mm
• 2 Medal: Red Cross Honor Medal 1864–1914 Jubilee Bronze Variant No Wreath
• Dimensions: Approx. 48.20 x 35.58 mm
• Material: Bronze
• Suspension: Original triangular ribbons
Medal Design:
Military Memorial Medal 1848–1898
Obverse inscription:
“FRANC IOS I D G IMP AVSTR REX BOH ETC AC REX HVNG”
Francis Joseph I by the Grace of God Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia etc. and King of Hungary
Reverse inscription:
“SIGNUM MEMORIAE” – Commemorative Badge
“MDCCCXLVIII – MDCCCXCVIII” – 1848–1898
Red Cross Jubilee Medal 1864–1914
Obverse features two angels flanking a shield with red enamel cross and inscription:
“PATRIAE AC HUMANITATI” – For Fatherland and Humanity
Reverse shows dates:
“1864 – 1914” – 50th Anniversary Jubilee
Condition:
• Both medals show natural bronze patina
• Minor surface wear consistent with age
• Red Cross medal enamel intact with minor age marks
• Original ribbons present, showing light wear
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Franz Joseph Military Memorial Medal was issued in 1898 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph I’s reign. It was widely awarded within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
The Red Cross Jubilee Medal 1864–1914 commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Red Cross movement and recognized humanitarian service within the Austro-Hungarian sphere. Both medals represent important historical milestones of the late Austro-Hungarian period and are collectible among Imperial Austrian and WWI-era collectors.
Summary:
A solid Austrian Imperial set consisting of the Franz Joseph I 1848–1898 Military Memorial Medal and the 1864–1914 Red Cross Jubilee Medal in bronze. Attractive examples with original ribbons and honest age patina, ideal for collectors of Austro-Hungarian decorations.