Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer With War Decoration & Swords GTRexclude BOURNEMOUTH

BOURNEMOUTH

The book shows she was a regular dues paying member until 1943

privately engraved (T

pin well marked 310 HW 36 as well as crown silver hallmark

circa 1944 manufacture

Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer With War Decoration & Swords GTRexclude BOURNEMOUTH(Kaiserlich sterreichischer Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. Badge in silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, backed by gilt crossed swords, measuring 11. 5 mm (w) x 22. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, mounted to a triangular war ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted in 1849 and awarded for military and civil merit, especially in industry, commerce and diplomacy, in five grades: Grand