Austria, Empire. A Collar Of The Order Of Franz Joseph in Gold, Miniature, by Vinc Mayer Buy Now enamels on shamrock cross heavily

enamels on shamrock cross heavily cracked on obverse and reverse

secured in place with the aforementioned rivets

was suddenly surrounded by Ustashas near the village of Nedeljista at the beginning of 1943

he served as Aide-de-Camp to Lord Chelmsford at the time of the Battle of Isandhlwana

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Austria, Empire. A Collar Of The Order Of Franz Joseph in Gold, Miniature, by Vinc Mayer Buy Now enamels on shamrock cross heavilyIn 18 karat gold with red, black, and white enamels, on a 108 mm long collar chain with alternating "FJ" and crown icons, intact enamels, maker marked VM for Vinc Mayer, hallmarked on chain bar, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Imperial Austrian Order of Franz Joseph was an Order founded by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria on December 2, 1849, on the first anniversary of his accession to the imperial throne. The order ceased to exist as a