Austria, Empire. A Collar Of The Order Of Franz Joseph in Gold, Miniature, by Vinc Mayer Buy Now the reverse bears a central

the reverse bears a central inscription of “PHILIPP HOLZMANN” for the eponymous construction firm

2nd Issue (1867-1890) (Militärdienstzeichen für Offiziere)

the obverse with the royal cypher of Karl Rex in the central medallion within a green enameled laurel wreath

light blue embroidery on black felt

he enlisted into the 79th (Manitoba) Battalion at Brandon in November 1915

Austria, Empire. A Collar Of The Order Of Franz Joseph in Gold, Miniature, by Vinc Mayer Buy Now the reverse bears a centralIn 18 karat gold with red, black, and white enamels, on a 108 mm long collar chain with alternating "FJ" and crown icons, intact enamels, maker marked VM for Vinc Mayer, hallmarked on chain bar, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Imperial Austrian Order of Franz Joseph was an Order founded by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria on December 2, 1849, on the first anniversary of his accession to the imperial throne. The order ceased to exist as a