Austria, Empire. A First War Bravery Medal Bar GTRexclude consisting of a stylized acorn

consisting of a stylized acorn constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled gold bullion wire piping

Leonard was in and out of several hospitals between early 1915 and autumn 1916 due to illness however it was on December 31st 1916 that Herbert was noted to be killed in action

named to Schmidt as a Gefreiter of 20

One support bar in the workings cabinet is marked in French "AVANCE" (Advance) and "RETARD" (Delay)

the King-Emperor

Austria, Empire. A First War Bravery Medal Bar GTRexclude consisting of a stylized acornBronze bravery medal bearing Latin Fortitvdini (translation: fortitude) on obverse, reverse bearing bust of Charles I and inscription Kautsch on bottom left quadrant, measuring at 39. 94mm (w) x 43. 43mm (h) (to top of ring suspension). Iron cross bearing monogram of Franz Joseph I on obverse and reverse bearing 1916, measuring at 35. 07mm (w) x 39. 51mm (h) (to top of ring suspension). Bronze bravery medal, bearing DER TAPFERKEIT (translation: For