Austria, Imperial. A Court Official’s Medal, Silver Grade, C.1898 Buy Now but typical cross by Deschler

but typical cross by Deschler & Sohn

In fire gilt bronze

to stay above standing water

This badge was awarded for 50+ battles of close combat

the "Royal" prefix was dropped in 1970 when Rhodesia declared itself a republic

Austria, Imperial. A Court Official’s Medal, Silver Grade, C.1898 Buy Now but typical cross by DeschlerOther Court Officials Version. An example of an 1898 issue Silver Imperial Commemorative Court Officials Medal (Silberne Jubilums Hofmedaille); an oval silver medal; the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Kaiser Franz Josef; on loop for suspension from its horizontally mounted ribbon; with a silver ribbon bar, dated 1848 1898; measuring 31. 12 mm (w) x 43. 31 mm (h); weighing 23. 0 grams; light contact marks; in overall extremely fine