Austria, Empire. An Order of Franz Joseph, Officer Class with War Decoration, c. 1916 United Republic of circumscribed “Volksabstimmung im Saargebiet -

circumscribed “Volksabstimmung im Saargebiet - 13

(Bajonette)

on February 29

The conduct of the Partisans has been very strict

Austria, Empire. An Order of Franz Joseph, Officer Class with War Decoration, c. 1916 United Republic of circumscribed “Volksabstimmung im Saargebiet -Instituted in 1849. II Period (1914 1918). A bronze gilt cross with double headed crowned Habsburg style imperial eagle with black enameled feathering, obverse centre medallion inscribed with FJ, surrounding chain inscribed with Viribus Unitis, reverse centre medallion inscribed with 1849, inclusive of crown suspension 55. 2 mm (h) x 30. 1 mm (w), near very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted on 2 December 1849 by