Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold, Grand Cross, By Vincent Mayer's Söhne GTRexclude one with a trumpet and

one with a trumpet and the other with a coat of arms

a short-lived political union consisting of Egypt (including the occupied Gaza Strip) and Syria

the obverse with a leftward facing bust of Archduke Ernst Ludwig

/12" on the flanking undersides of the crossguard

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold, Grand Cross, By Vincent Mayer's Söhne GTRexclude one with a trumpet andAustrian Order of Franz Joseph in Gold; Grand Cross Finely crafted in 18Kt. Gold and enamels (Gemsenkomf mark on the ring); also maker marked "VM" (Vincent Mayer's Shne) on the ring, of superb quality manufacture, 37mm x 70. 0mm inclusive of its crown suspension, on a full length original period "higher court official" style sash with rosette, circa 1900, perfect enamels, in mint condition.