Rare Austro-Hungarian Franz Joseph I 1898 Jubilee Medal "Signum Memoriae" Bronze

Step back in time to the height of the Austro-Hungarian Empire with this historic 1898 Jubilee Medal, known as the "Signum Memoriae" (Token of Remembrance). This compelling bronze award commemorates the remarkable 50th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph I's reign and makes an excellent addition to any collection of militaria or European history.

Item Details & Historical Context

Occasion: Issued on October 21, 1898, to commemorate 50 years of Emperor Franz Joseph I's rule (1848–1898).

Obverse Inscription: The front of the medal features a detailed bust of the Emperor in uniform, with the full Latin inscription: FRANC IOS I D G IMP AVSTR REX BOH ETC AC AP REX HVNG (Franz Joseph I, by the grace of God Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia, etc., Apostolic King of Hungary). [3.1, 3.2]

Reverse: While not pictured, the reverse side typically reads "SIGNVM MEMORIAE" within a laurel and oak wreath. [3.5, 3.8]

Material: Struck in bronze (gilded).

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