Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold, Grand Cross, By Gebruder Resch, C.1860 certificate_of_authenticity featuring the eagle head (looks

featuring the eagle head (looks to the viewer's left) with outstretched wings

free of dents but has experienced contact marks and surface wear from active use

crossguards are aluminum

each medal suspended via their period original ribbons

constructed of white and golden cotton threads

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold, Grand Cross, By Gebruder Resch, C.1860 certificate_of_authenticity featuring the eagle head (looksAn 1860 Austrian Order of Franz Joseph in Gold; Grand Cross Finely crafted in 18 K Gold and enamels, maker marked "GR" (Gebruder Resch) on the ring, of very fine quality manufacture, 37 mm x 67. 7 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, on new full length replacement sash, top arm of the "F" on "FJ" has broken off, near extremely fine.