Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order, Knight’s Cross, By Wilhelm Kunz, C.1914 Hold the highest level of this

the highest level of this order

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delicately handpainted centrepieces

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Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order, Knight’s Cross, By Wilhelm Kunz, C.1914 Hold the highest level of this(Franz Joseph Orden Ritterkreuz). Instituted on December 2, 1849. (Issued 1849 1918). A A bronze gilt Latin cross with a black enameled double headed crowned eagle, with a central white enameled medallion inscribed FJ in gilt, along with chains and Viribus Unitis (Latin United Strength) inscribed in gilt, the reverse of the cross with a central white enameled medallion dated 1849, with a swivel crown suspension and a correct replacement ribbon, maker