Austria, Imperial. An Order of Franz Joseph in Gold, Knight , by V. Mayer, c.1880 Buy Now enamel cracking and chipping on

enamel cracking and chipping on two arms

5 mm x 99 mm

the insignia measuring 12 mm in diameter

the obverse consisting of a knotted ring

marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia on the hook

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Franz Joseph in Gold, Knight , by V. Mayer, c.1880 Buy Now enamel cracking and chipping on(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