The New York Central Railroad was founded in 1853 and continued to operate until 1968. In order to recognize the valor of employees who performed courageous deeds, usually resulting in the prevention of loss of life, the New York Central Railroad commissioned a Valor Medal. The medal
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Introduction: This decoration was issued by Emperor Franz II in 1797 to reward those persons who responded to the call to the leaders of Lower Austrian cities in 1797 to mobilize volunteer units to repel the French Invasion. The medal was issued in four classes. Date
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Various seminars were held to its esteemed members during the 60th Annual Convention of our society in Houston, TX. Some of them were made available to those not being able to attend through life broadcast on our Facebook. Michael Autengruber from the German auction house Kuenker was
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Introduction: When Emperor Franz Joseph assumed the throne in Austria one of his earliest actions was to establish the merit crosses to be awarded to those who demonstrated proven devotion to the fatherland, many years of valuable service, or other significant services in support of the public
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