Austria, Empire. An Emperor Franz Joseph I Commemorative Wall Plaque 1909 certificate_of_authenticity flanked by branches of laurel

flanked by branches of laurel leaves at the left and oak leaves at the right

857 issued

De Chair resumed his career

with hairline enamel cracking

Accompanied by their 36 mm (w) x 9

Austria, Empire. An Emperor Franz Joseph I Commemorative Wall Plaque 1909 certificate_of_authenticity flanked by branches of laurelIn gilded cast fine zinc, illustrating the left facing bust of Emperor Franz Joseph I, wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece around his neck, with four additional awards that include two medals and two crosses on his left breast, engraver marked "JOHANNES MAYERHOFER 1909" to the right of the bust, measuring 125 mm (w) x 125. 8 mm (h), the original two post attachments on the reverse having been severed and lost to time, bruised, scattered gilt wear