Austria. An Austrian Pair Of Bravery & Merit Decorations Hold although the center medallion differs

although the center medallion differs (hand tooled) and the Star pictured in the book have an extra "diamond" and thus longer rays

Barker continued to suffer from the physical effects of his 1918 gunshot wounds

He was appointed Temporary Lieutenant on September 22

This is a fine example of a German produced award that exhibits a noticeable upgrade in quality from the standard award

a native of Detroit

Austria. An Austrian Pair Of Bravery & Merit Decorations Hold although the center medallion differsAustria; Bravery Medal, 1st Class Silver Grade with One Clasp, Type IV (Karl I, 1917 1918) (In bronze, maker marked "KAUTSCH" on the obverse, marked bronze, 40. 2 mm, one clasp indicating a second award affixed to an original triangular ribbon); and Military Merit Medal, Silver Grade, Franz Joseph (silver, 30. 7 mm (w) x 51. 7 mm (h), original triangular war ribbon). Near extremely fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection",