Austria, Imperial. A Bronze Statuette Of Franz Joseph consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac some enamel damage and repair

some enamel damage and repair

topped by dual oak leaves

with a retractable and depressed blue velvet medal bed

born in 1905 in Berlin

Instituted 1764 by Empress Maria Theresa

Austria, Imperial. A Bronze Statuette Of Franz Joseph consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac some enamel damage and repairA bronze statuette, presenting the standing figure of Emperor Franz Joseph in military dress including a trench coat, adhered to a round brass base with an etched pattern around the exterior, measures 107. 5mm (h) x 44. 7mm (w), weighs 287. 7 grams, light wear and pitting in statuette, remains in very fine condition.