Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer With War Decoration & Swords GTRexclude large rosette on the original

large rosette on the original ribbon

circa 1944 manufacture

Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

5 mm (w) x 30 mm (h)

privately engraved (T

Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer With War Decoration & Swords GTRexclude large rosette on the original(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