maker marked "Arturs Bertrand et Béranger PARIS" on the inside lid
1915 with the 2nd Reserve Park
For conspicuous bravery and skill on 13 September 1915
a rare example of late-war Austro-Hungarian field gear demonstrating clear signs of fatigue consisting with wartime field usage
slight soiling on the reverse but otherwise better than very fine condition
Cuba, Republic. A Pair of Medals for Bravery During Firefighting Service, I and II Class GTRexclude maker marked "Arturs Bertrand et(Medalla Por la Valenta Durante el Servicio), each medal in silvered metal, the obverse depicting a firefighters helmet over crossed axes above a five pointed star set within a laurel wreath and encircled by the inscription "POR LA VALENTA DURANTE EL SERVICIO", the reverse featuring the Cuban coat of arms and the inscription "REPUBLICA DE CUBA CONSEJO DE ESTADO", both suspended from pentagonal ribbons of red, white, and blue stripes and accompanied by