Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order of Franz Joseph on Chain GTRexclude the highest rank he would

the highest rank he would hold

(Ritterkreuz des Eisernes Kreuzes)

light blue and pale blue enamels

A lot of Heer Infantry shoulder straps

That's Dave's mother beaming proudly in the background

Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order of Franz Joseph on Chain GTRexclude the highest rank he would(Miniaturkette der Ritter des FJO). Instituted December 2, 1849. In silver gilt, a miniature decoration presenting a red enamelled cross with an eagle and chain in the quadrants, with white centerpiece bearing FJ on the obverse and 1849 on the reverse, surmounted by a gilt crown with red details, worn on a chain featuring a disc bearing a star pattern on one end and a pin on the other, the decoration measures 14. 15 mm (w) x 28. 25 mm (h), the chain