Austria, Empire. An Order of Franz Joseph, Knight’s Cross with Small Officer Insignia and War Decoration, c. 1916 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic stamped "C59818" on the reverse

stamped "C59818" on the reverse

unmarked however exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics of Braca-Knaus

crystal and with enameled center

In late 1940 when he was sent to Romania to the Luftwaffe Mission

Austria, Empire. An Order of Franz Joseph, Knight’s Cross with Small Officer Insignia and War Decoration, c. 1916 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic stamped "C59818" on the reverse(Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted December 2nd, 1849. (c. 1916 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, a red enameled cross with a black enameled double headed eagle, holding a chain in its mouth with the inscription Viribus Unitis, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion featuring the initials FJ, the reverse medallion presents the institution year 1849, suspended from a partially enameled gilded swivel crown and its period original