Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer With War Decoration & Swords GTRexclude in an attack west of

in an attack west of Passchendaele

dark blue and green enamels

53 mm x 155 mm

First badge is silver

Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer With War Decoration & Swords GTRexclude in an attack west of(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