Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Iii Class Knight With Commander Miniature By Rothe, C. 1918 certificate_of_authenticity some scuffing to the spine

some scuffing to the spine

signed by the Reichsschatzmeister (Reich Treasurer) of the NSDAP

embroidered snake wrapped around a staff pole in black thread

constructed of gilded and patinated feinzink

a white cotton patch sewn in place horizontally in the middle

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Iii Class Knight With Commander Miniature By Rothe, C. 1918 certificate_of_authenticity some scuffing to the spine(Franz Joseph Orden Ritterkreuz). Instituted December 12 1849 by Kaiser Franz Joseph. Military Division. Type II (1914 1918). A silver gilt Byzantine cross with broad ends, with a double headed crowned black enamelled eagle, with a central white enamelled medallion inscribed FJ in gilt, along with a multi link chain suspended from the eagles mouth with letters attached, spelling VIRIBUS UNITIS (United Strength), the reverse of the cross with a central