Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Miniature Officer With War Decoration GTRexclude Lüdenscheid-Berlin” on the reverse

Lüdenscheid-Berlin” on the reverse

maker marked “Funcke & Bruninghaus

front panel illustrating a black and white image of Lord Kitchener wearing his various awards

with two magnetic prongs

one of which houses a ring

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Miniature Officer With War Decoration GTRexclude Lüdenscheid-Berlin” on the reverse(Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. Insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 12. 2 mm (w) x 23. 2 mm (h), intact enamels, mounted to a period triangular war decoration 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 Cross, Commander with Star, Commander,