Austria, Empire. An Order of Franz Joseph, Officer Class with War Decoration, c. 1916 Hold Constructed in silvered and gilded

Constructed in silvered and gilded tombac

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constructed of khaki-tan herringbone twill (HBT) cotton

a unique commemorative piece in near extremely fine condition

Austria, Empire. An Order of Franz Joseph, Officer Class with War Decoration, c. 1916 Hold Constructed in silvered and gildedInstituted in 1849. II Period (1914 1918). A bronze gilt cross with double headed crowned Habsburg style imperial eagle with black enameled feathering, obverse centre medallion inscribed with FJ, surrounding chain inscribed with Viribus Unitis, reverse centre medallion inscribed with 1849, inclusive of crown suspension 55. 2 mm (h) x 30. 1 mm (w), near very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted on 2 December 1849 by