Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold, Grand Cross Star, By V. Mayer’s Söhne Auction 3 mm x 27 mm

3 mm x 27 mm inclusive of its silvered dual arms suspension)

maker marked “RZM M1/100” for “Werner Redo of Saarlautern”

however it is free of mothing

A Saxony Order of Albert with Swords

obverse illustrating a winged angel with the Italian shield on her chest

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold, Grand Cross Star, By V. Mayer’s Söhne Auction 3 mm x 27 mm(Franz Joseph Orden, Stern zum Grokreuz). Instituted 2 December 1849 by Franz Joseph I. Type 1. (1869 1914 Issue). A silver star consisting of eight multi rayed arms, obverse featuring a Gold applique with a red enamelled Ruppert Cross on top of a black enameled double headed Habsburg eagle, the two heads of the eagle bearing a length of chain with the Order motto VIRIBUS UNITIS (WITH UNITED FORCES) applied to the lower edge, with a central white