Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order of Franz Joseph on Chain Republic of measuring 77 mm x 18

measuring 77 mm x 18 mm

” Ashford (1844–1900) was an American soldier and involved in the nineteenth century rebellion in Hawaii

with white enameled banner inscribed in Latin "IN DEO SPES" (Faith in God)

It was formed on July 10

The scabbard fittings exhibit light contact

Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order of Franz Joseph on Chain Republic of measuring 77 mm x 18(Miniaturkette der Ritter des FJO). Instituted December 2, 1849. In silver gilt, a miniature decoration presenting a red enamelled cross with an eagle and chain in the quadrants, with white centerpiece bearing FJ on the obverse and 1849 on the reverse, surmounted by a gilt crown with red details, worn on a chain featuring a disc bearing a star pattern on one end and a pin on the other, the decoration measures 14. 15 mm (w) x 28. 25 mm (h), the chain