Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight’s Cross With Commander's Small Decoration, C.1917 Auction on a brownish-green wool base

on a brownish-green wool base

Measures 230 mm x 285 mm x 150 mm in height

marked Tiptaft Birmingham

along with Austrian silver hallmark

38” on the reverse

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight’s Cross With Commander's Small Decoration, C.1917 Auction on a brownish-green wool base(Franz Joseph Orden Ritterkreuz). 1914 1918 Issue. A cross with double headed crowned eagle in gilt bronze, with a central white enameled medallion inscribed FJ, along with chains and Viribus Unitis (Latin United Strength) inscribed in bronze gilt; the reverse of the cross with a a central white enameled medallion dated 1849; with a swivel crown suspension and its period original tri fold ribbon featuring a set of crossed swords, as well as a small