Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Commander’s Star With War Decoration, By V.mayer’s, C.1917 GTRexclude Vivid II on December 28

Vivid II on December 28

from 1924 to 1929

minor edge nicks on the QSA

He later served in India with the same regiment

including 1) An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Commander’s Star With War Decoration, By V.mayer’s, C.1917 GTRexclude Vivid II on December 28(Kaiserlich sterreichischer Franz Joseph Orden, Komtur Brustkreuz mit Kriegsdekoration). Instituted in 1901 by Kaiser Franz Joseph. (Issued 1901 1918). An eight pointed silver faceted star, the obverse with a bronze gilt cross with red enameled arms, and with double headed crowned eagle in gilt bronze, with a central white enameled medallion inscribed FJ in gilt, along with chains and Viribus Unitis (Latin United Strength) inscribed in gilt, topped