Imperial Jubilee Medals and Hungarian WWI Commemorative Decoration
Key Information:
• Country: Austria-Hungary
• Period: 1848–1918
• Type: Commemorative and War Medals
• Quantity: 3 medals
• Austria Franz Joseph Jubilee diameter approx.: 34.14 mm
• Hungary WWI Pro Deo Et Patria diameter approx.: 37.22 mm
• Austria Franz Joseph Jubilee diameter approx.: 34.43 mm
1. Austria – Franz Joseph I Commemorative Medal 1848–1898
Medal Design:
Obverse inscription:
“FRANC IOS I D G IMP AVSTR REX BOH ETC ET AP REX HVNG”
Translation:
“Francis Joseph I, by the Grace of God Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia, etc., and Apostolic King of Hungary.”
Portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I facing right.
Reverse inscription:
“MDCCCXLVIII – MDCCCXCVIII SIGNUM MEMORIAE”
Translation: “1848–1898 Commemorative Token.”
Laurel and oak wreath surrounding central panel.
Mounted on red triangular ribbon.
Historical Significance:
Issued in 1898 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I. A classic imperial Austro-Hungarian jubilee decoration.
2. Hungary – WWI Medal “Pro Deo et Patria” 1914–1918
Medal Design:
Obverse inscription: “PRO DEO ET PATRIA 1914–1918”
Translation: “For God and Country 1914–1918.”
Helmet above laurel wreath.
Reverse:
Hungarian coat of arms beneath the Crown of St. Stephen, surrounded by oak and laurel branches with crossed swords.
Mounted on period ribbon.
Historical Significance:
Hungarian World War I commemorative medal awarded to participants of the Great War. Represents the final wartime period of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
3. Austria – Franz Joseph I Commemorative Medal 1848–1898
Same commemorative issue as described above.
Obverse portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I.
Reverse with inscription: “MDCCCXLVIII – MDCCCXCVIII SIGNUM MEMORIAE.”
Mounted on red triangular ribbon.
Condition
• All medals show age-related patina and surface wear
• Ribbons display signs of age and light wear
• No major structural damage observed
• Please refer to the pictures for detailed condition, all dimensions are approx.
Summary
A historically coherent Austro-Hungarian grouping featuring two Franz Joseph I 50th Jubilee commemorative medals (1848–1898) and one Hungarian World War I “Pro Deo et Patria” medal (1914–1918).
Together, the set represents both the height of the Habsburg imperial period and the final wartime years of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. An attractive and collectible trio for specialists in Austro-Hungarian, Imperial Austrian, or WWI decorations.