Latin: Supremus Ordo Militaris Hospitalis Sancti Ioannis Hierosolymitani Rhodius et Melitensis)
The one we occupied was the original British front line one during the winter
measuring 38 mm (w) x 32 mm (h)
and him not participating in gym class
The infantry assault badge is constructed of bronzed zink
Austria, Imperial. A 1849-1859 Medal For Bravery, Gold Grade (Collectors Copy) Newly Listed Latin: Supremus Ordo Militaris Hospitalis(Tapferkeitsmedaille). Instituted 19 July 1789 by Emperor Joseph II. 1849 1859 Issue. Post 1945 Manufactured Collectors Copy) In cast bronze gilt, the obverse featuring a young facing left portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with the inscription DER TAPFERKEIT (TO BRAVERY), within a laurel wreath and above crossed standards, measuring 40. 50mm in diameter, with integral loop suspension on tri fold ribbon,