An Austrian Order Of Franz Joseph; Commander's Breast Star Type I C.1855 GTRexclude Private Henry Johnson

Private Henry Johnson

The light bronze medal was bestowed upon the higher ranks of the military and civilian personnel

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all of whom were volunteers

dating this dagger to the later war years

An Austrian Order Of Franz Joseph; Commander's Breast Star Type I C.1855 GTRexclude Private Henry JohnsonAn Early and Sought after star of extremely high quality with silver base and gold centre insignia with excellent red, white and black enamelled insignia, hallmarked with a pair of "A's" on the pin, marked with the Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, the number "3" to the left of her head indicating the silver fineness and maker marked "GEBR. RESCH" and "IN WIEN" (Gebruder Resch, Vienna) on the reverse of the star, measuring 71 mm x 71. 5 mm, vertical