Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer With War Decoration & Swords certificate_of_authenticity including instruction at the 42nd

including instruction at the 42nd Ordinance College Course

the bottom tip of the moisture shield experiencing lost to time

with enamel loss to obverse white surround

Finely crafted badge in nickel silver

mounted to a 63 mm tubular plume holder

Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer With War Decoration & Swords certificate_of_authenticity including instruction at the 42nd(Kaiserlich sterreichischer Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. Badge in silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, backed by gilt crossed swords, measuring 11. 5 mm (w) x 22. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, mounted to a triangular war 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