Austria, Empire. An Order of Franz Josef in Gold, Miniature, by Vinc Mayer, c. 1900 visually-hidden 54 mm (w) x 56

54 mm (w) x 56

it was a rare occurrence to find a pilot fit for more than three months continuous work

SIEPER & SÖHNE

consisting of 1) A Reichsbund Deutsche Jäger (RDJ) button-hole badge

Austria, Empire. An Order of Franz Josef in Gold, Miniature, by Vinc Mayer, c. 1900 visually-hidden 54 mm (w) x 56In 18k Gold, with red enamel, superimposed on black enameled two headed eagle, surmounted by crown, obverse centerpiece has initials FJ, reverse inscription of the year 1849, 30 mm (h) x 18 mm (w),3. 36 grams, enamels intact, Gold hallmarked on ring and maker marked VM, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Imperial Austrian Order of Franz Joseph was an Order founded by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria on December 2, 1849, on the first anniversary