Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Grand Cross Star, With Lower Grade War Decoration (Rothe Copy) Archive both unmarked and measuring 28

both unmarked and measuring 28 mm (w) x 65 mm (l)

It is otherwise unmarked and measures approximately 175 mm (w) x 248 mm (l) x 130 mm (h)

for merit or for distinguished services in the field

who hadn’t escaped into the woods

near mint and unworn condition

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Grand Cross Star, With Lower Grade War Decoration (Rothe Copy) Archive both unmarked and measuring 28(Kaiserlich sterreichischer Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1901 by Kaiser Franz Joseph. Post 1945 Copy. A silver star consisting of eight multi rayed arms, the obverse centre features a red enamelled cross with the imperial double headed eagle, partially enameled in black, shown in the angles of the cross, the two heads of the eagle bear in their beaks a loop of chain with the emperors motto VIRIBUS UNITIS (WITH UNITED FORCES) applied at the lower