Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Miniature Officer With War Decoration Auction Archive the War Medal reverse-mounted

the War Medal reverse-mounted

" His health was in question in the latter part of his war service

with all four reverse attachment prongs intact and affixing the shield to a field-grey wool backer

Fegelein was an opportunist who ingratiated himself with Himmler

marked “L32” on reverse (unknown maker)

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Miniature Officer With War Decoration Auction Archive the War Medal reverse-mounted(Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. Insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 12. 2 mm (w) x 23. 2 mm (h), intact enamels, mounted to a period triangular war decoration ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted in 1849 and awarded for military and civil merit, especially in industry, commerce and diplomacy, in five grades: Grand Cross, Commander with Star, Commander,