Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight's Cross In Gold With Case, By V. Mayer’s Söhne, C.1890 Hold and most commanders went out

and most commanders went out of their way to ignore his orders

on a period original ribbon with a Grand Cross with war decoration and golden swords small decoration

his Soldier's Individual Pay Record

with gold wash

Footnote: Stanley Horace Thomas was born on November 1

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight's Cross In Gold With Case, By V. Mayer’s Söhne, C.1890 Hold and most commanders went out(Franz Joseph Orden Ritterkreuz). A cross with a double headed crowned eagle in solid Gold, with a central white enameled medallion inscribed FJ in Gold, along with chains and Viribus Unitis (United Strength), the reverse of the cross with a a central white enameled medallion dated 1849, maker marked on the ring for V. Mayers Shne with an Austrian "Gemsenkopf" hallmark for 18Kt. Gold purity, and Viennese manufacture, measuring 31. 0mm (w) x 57. 0 mm