Austria, Republic. An Austrian Medal Bar United Republic of This unit perfected bombing bridges

This unit perfected bombing bridges in early 1944 using a ‘hop’ method developed by Major Robert A

2nd Battalion

the attending physician recommending that he take three weeks' leave

A round gilt bronze medal

Austria, Republic. An Austrian Medal Bar United Republic of This unit perfected bombing bridges(Ordensschnalle). An Austrian medal bar with three decorations, including a Silver Bravery Medal, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Franz Joseph I circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of FORTITUDINI (BRAVERY) inside of a laurel wreath and above crossed standards, unmarked, measuring 31. 19 mm in diameter, in very fine condition; an