Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Miniature Officer With War Decoration Auction two arm compasses

two arm compasses

6 o’clock and 9 o’clock arms with blent ball finials

"in Engineering Charge"

marked "9" over "M" within a shield (N

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Miniature Officer With War Decoration Auction two arm compasses(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,