Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer With War Decoration & Swords Auction Archive fine gold - 1 oz

fine gold - 1 oz

LAW STEWARD" to the left and "SABINE VIRGINIA" to right of the numbering

Cross comes with full length of original old ribbon

edged by light blue “Hell Blau” Waffenfarbe piping (moderately faded)

along with a complete silver-grey rayon liner

Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer With War Decoration & Swords Auction Archive fine gold - 1 oz(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