A Couple of Franz Joseph I of Austria

[AU24K]

I've got a couple of Franz Joseph of Austria pieces. The #13 appears to be some sort of medal. They both seem to be some kind of mourning pieces having the inscriptions on the back.
I tried "googling" them, but as of yet am still unskilled at doing so.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Scott

 

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[Harry_Morant]

The first one:

On his 25th jubilee in December 1873 Kaiser Franz Joseph I. instituted a so-called "Kriegsmedaille" (War-Medal). The medal shows on the obverse side the Kaiser's head surrounded by a laurel wreath and on the reverse side the date "2.December 1873" (those showing the spelling Dezember where produced after 1900). It was suspended from a ribbon with the Habsburg-colors black and yellow! The medal was given to all personnel who took part in a minimum of one action since 1848. Later this medal was also given to all personnel who took part in each completed campaign until the Kaiser's death in November 1916.

 

[Harry_Morant]

2nd one is the 1898 Jubilee medal

The Emperor Franz Josef to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of his reign commissioned a special award - a medal. He awarded this medal to those with whom he had found particular favor. On the front is Franz Josef. The words on the back refer to the various dominions over which he ruled, including: Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia, King Of Hungary. It is noted “in memory of” 1848-1898. The coin is written in Latin.

 

[Angelo]

Holy #$^& Harry! Sounds like you were there!

Great Info! Quite impressive!

Tony

 

[PBK]

Well done indeed, Harry! Your expertise is a tremendous addition to the forum.

 

[AU24K]

Thanks for the info. Are there any links that might give a value?
Thanks.
Scott

 

[Angelo]

Here's one.

http://www.adelaide-exchange.com.au/medals/medals_au_am01.htm