Austria, Empire. A Golden Bravery Medal, C.1916 Hold Evidence of the ferocity of

Evidence of the ferocity of the fighting experienced by Fraser and his comrades in late May 1944 is also to be found in Colonel John Sym

the other bound with two sets of string

or Honor Goblet for the Victor in Air Combat was generally given upon one's first victory in aerial combat (though the actual award bestowal might come some time after the victory)

Only a month later he was re-assigned to the 105th Reserve Gunners Company

Footnote: The Pacific Coast Militia Rangers were formed after war with Japan began in December 1941

Austria, Empire. A Golden Bravery Medal, C.1916 Hold Evidence of the ferocity ofIn bronze gilt (marked "BRONZE" on the rim), 1915 18 period issue, measures 40. 30mm, signed "LEISEK" under the bust, type with "Stielhenkelose" thus officially awarded medal. In very fine condition.