but that this medal was awarded to the U-Boat crew responsible for the sinking and began manufacturing forgeries to stoke anger
that effective October 27
An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/18 with Swords (Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914/1918)
and War Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 (bronze
A lot of three German miniature awards
Austria, Imperial. A Framed Printed Portrait Of Emperor Franz Joseph GTRexclude but that this medal wasA lovely, modern, printed portrait of Franz Joseph in uniform, employing delicate pointillism details and rich colours, encircled by a unique multi patterned oval frame, 150mm (w) x 180mm (h) x 30mm (d), reverse presents wooden backing with two nails to contain the image, ring for hanging at 12 oclock, with ink marks on the reverse, wear to frame and gilt, in very fine condition.