{"product_id":"austria-hungarian-emperor-franz-joseph-i-1848-1908-jubilee-cross-medal-original-tri-fold-ribbon","title":"Austria-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph I 1848-1908 Jubilee Cross Medal-Original Tri-Fold Ribbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustro-Hungarian 1908 Jubilee Cross (Jubiläumskreuz 1848–1908)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commemorating the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decoration was instituted in 1908 by Emperor Franz Joseph to commemorate his accession to the throne in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1848\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and sixty years of rule over the Habsburg monarchy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medal features a gilt-colored cross superimposed over a laurel wreath. At the center of the obverse is a circular portrait medallion depicting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmperor Franz Joseph I in profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The reverse is characteristically simple and bears the dates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“1848 \/ 1908,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commemorating the emperor’s sixty-year jubilee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example retains its attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered-and-white triangular Austro-Hungarian style ribbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, folded in the distinctive tri-fold configuration commonly encountered on Austrian decorations. The ribbon shows age, handling wear, minor staining and discoloration but remains substantially intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medal itself exhibits considerable original character, with age-related toning, oxidation, finish loss and wear to the high points. The portrait shows noticeable surface wear, while the wreath and cross retain good definition. The suspension ring and connecting hardware are present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive and recognizable piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImperial Austro-Hungarian military and Habsburg history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly desirable with its period-style triangular ribbon intact. It would make an excellent addition to a WWI, Austro-Hungarian, Imperial Austrian or European medal collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good original antique condition with age-related wear, patina, finish loss and ribbon discoloration as shown. Please review photographs carefully for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43374611890253,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/E97766CC-8A17-48A1-8455-558DC17467EC.jpg?v=1786125463","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/austria-hungarian-emperor-franz-joseph-i-1848-1908-jubilee-cross-medal-original-tri-fold-ribbon","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}