Austria, Imperial. An Order of Franz Joseph in Gold, Knight , by V. Mayer, c.1880 visually-hidden equipment or organization

equipment or organization

gently worn examples in overall mint condition

measures 355mm (w) x 301mm (h)

along with his Medal Index Card and Medal Rolls (for the British War Medal and the Victory Medal) from the National Archives

recipient of the Iron Cross First Class

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Franz Joseph in Gold, Knight , by V. Mayer, c.1880 visually-hidden equipment or organization(Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted December 2nd, 1849. Type I (1849 1914). Constructed of Gold, a red enamelled cross with a black enamelled double headed eagle, holding a chain in its mouth with the inscription Viribus Unitis, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion featuring the initials FJ, the reverse medallion presents the institution year 1849 with a small hinge at 12 oclock, opening to reveal a small pocket in the center, suspended