Austria, Imperial. An Order of Franz Joseph in Gold, Knight , by V. Mayer, c.1880 certificate_of_authenticity is constructed of machine-embroidered silver

is constructed of machine-embroidered silver aluminum bullion wire

a unique example privately-purchased by a Spanish recipient of one of Germany’s premier civil awards in extremely fine condition

with significant loss of finish through age and wear

and as a General

dark yellow embroidery on a black rayon backer

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Franz Joseph in Gold, Knight , by V. Mayer, c.1880 certificate_of_authenticity is constructed of machine-embroidered silver(Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted December 2nd, 1849. Type I (1849 1914). Constructed of Gold, a red enamelled cross with a black enamelled double headed eagle, holding a chain in its mouth with the inscription Viribus Unitis, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion featuring the initials FJ, the reverse medallion presents the institution year 1849 with a small hinge at 12 oclock, opening to reveal a small pocket in the center, suspended