Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Miniature Officer With War Decoration GTRexclude He suffered battle wounds in

He suffered battle wounds in December 1916 and August 1917 but recovered both times and continued fighting

Lüdenscheid-Berlin” on the reverse

For four years

front panel illustrating a black and white image of Lord Kitchener wearing his various awards

The chin straps are constructed of interlinking chain-mail in the shape of the number ‘8’

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Miniature Officer With War Decoration GTRexclude He suffered battle wounds in(Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. Insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 12. 2 mm (w) x 23. 2 mm (h), intact enamels, mounted to a period triangular war decoration 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 Cross, Commander with Star, Commander,