Far Eastern Cruise Medal, Bronze

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SKU: 02.AUT.0200.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2000 USD

  • Bronze Medal Obverse
  • Bronze Medal Obverse
  • Bronze Medal Reverse
  • Bronze Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$2000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Austria (Imperial)
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: REISE S.M.SCHIFF KAISERIN ELISABETH Rev: OST INDIEN AUSTRALIEN SUDSEE-INSELN CHINA JAPAN 192-1893
  • Size
    34mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Austria, Imperial. An 1892-1893 Issue Sea Voyage Medal

An example of an 1892-1893 Austrian Imperial Sea Voyage Commemorative medal (Seereisedenkmünze); a round gilt bronze medal; the obverse depicting an Imperial coat of arms, along with an anchor within an open ended laurel wreath, circumscribed “Reise S.M Schiff Kaiserin Elisabeth; the reverse inscribed “Ost Indien, Australien, Südsee Inseln, China, Japan 1892-1893” within an open-ended laurel wreath; on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 36.19 mm in diameter; weighing 16.4 grams; in overall near extremely fine condition.

History


This medal was founded by Emperor Franz Joseph, and it was awarded to all individuals who had participated in the Far Eastern Cruise that travelled to East India, China, Japan, Australia, and the South Sea Islands.

The K.U.K Navy was on of the most powerful military branches in the world at the beginning of the First World War. The ships were stationed in various parts of the world and served as potential military back-up for the Austro-Hungarian Empire. They also carried out research and missionary voyages, educational trips and served a purpose for foreign trade and policy making. The medal is composed of gunmetal and is gold-plated. It was awarded a total of 457 times.

In 1892/93, the torpedo ram cruiser SMS Kaiserin Elisabeth carried out a voyage to India, Java, Australia, the South Seas, China, Japan and Korea. Archduke Franz Ferdinand sailed with her, and this was likely the reason a commemorative medal was made.

The obverse inscription translates to "Voyage of HMS Empress Elizabeth".

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