Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Miniature Officer With War Decoration Auction an eight-rayed star with alternating

an eight-rayed star with alternating sets of gilt and silver rays

Silvered white metal eagle and wreath base

solid cover and spine

Instituted in 1884

In 14K Gold with light blue and white enamels

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Miniature Officer With War Decoration Auction an eight-rayed star with alternating(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,