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Identification: This is the Austro-Hungarian Military Jubilee Cross, commemorating the 60th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph I’s reign, dated 1848–1908.
🎖️ Medal Overview: 1848–1908 Military Jubilee Cross
Country: Austria-Hungary (Imperial)
Issued: 1908
Occasion: 60th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph I’s accession to the throne (1848–1908)
Awarded to: Active-duty military personnel, veterans of the 1848–49 campaigns, and certain civil servants in military institutions
Material: Typically bronze
Design: Cross-shaped medal with a central medallion featuring the emperor’s profile; reverse inscribed with the commemorative dates “1848” and “1908” surrounded by a laurel wreath
Versions: Military, Civil, and Court divisions (distinguished by ribbon type)
💰 Estimated Market Value (Late 2025)
Condition
Estimated Value (USD)
Worn or tarnished
$25–$40
Good condition
$50–$75
Near mint with ribbon
$80–$120+
Collectors value this medal for its imperial symbolism and connection to Franz Joseph’s long reign. If yours retains its original ribbon or has a clear profile and inscriptions, it may fetch a higher price. Let me know if you'd like help drafting a listing or comparing similar sales. John Lorenzo, Numismatist, USA. Facebook Administrator Contemporary Circulating Counterfeits - The Good Ones.