Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer With War Decoration & Swords certificate_of_authenticity with enamel loss to obverse

with enamel loss to obverse white surround

Measuring 105x148mm

305 mm (w) x 253 mm (h))

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Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer With War Decoration & Swords certificate_of_authenticity with enamel loss to obverse(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