Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight's Cross, By Wilm. Kunz Buy Now surmounted by a tri-petal suspension

surmounted by a tri-petal suspension in silver gilt

the pommel remaining crisp

the outer frame in the form on a garter and inscribed in Latin capitals "NON IMMEMOR BENEFICII" (Not Forgotten Benefits)

unmarked however exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics of Carl Dilenius

Plaice torpedoed and sank Hyakufuku Maru on June 30th

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight's Cross, By Wilm. Kunz Buy Now surmounted by a tri-petal suspensionIn bronze gilt with red and white enamels, five pointed star hallmarked and maker marked "WILM. KUNZ WIEN X" (Wilhelm Kunz, Vienna) on the ring, measuring 36 mm (w) x 57. 8 mm (w) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted in 1849 and awarded for military and civil merit, especially in industry, commerce