Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold, Grand Cross Star, By V. Mayer’s Söhne Auction The Order was later suppressed

The Order was later suppressed in 1947 after the abolition of the Romanian monarchy

A Saxony Order of Albert with Swords

centre appliqué in silver gilt consisting of the standard tricrown with red enamel surround

as something of a comedown

cross measures 48 mm x 48 mm

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold, Grand Cross Star, By V. Mayer’s Söhne Auction The Order was later suppressed(Franz Joseph Orden, Stern zum Grokreuz). Instituted 2 December 1849 by Franz Joseph I. Type 1. (1869 1914 Issue). A silver star consisting of eight multi rayed arms, obverse featuring a Gold applique with a red enamelled Ruppert Cross on top of a black enameled double headed Habsburg eagle, the two heads of the eagle bearing a length of chain with the Order motto VIRIBUS UNITIS (WITH UNITED FORCES) applied to the lower edge, with a central white