Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight, By Wilhelm Kunz, C.1918 Auction Archive after extensive action around Messines-Wytchaete

after extensive action around Messines-Wytchaete

reverse bears two vertical pins with pinch pin backs

crown has been reaffixed off centre

Commemorative Medal 1st October 1938

January 30

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight, By Wilhelm Kunz, C.1918 Auction Archive after extensive action around Messines-Wytchaete(Kaiserlich sterreichischer Franz Joseph Orden, Ritterkreuz). Instituted on 2 December 1849 by Issued 1914 1918. Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a gilded and enameled Habsburg style imperial eagle overlaid by a Ruppert Cross with red enameled arms, with a central white medallion bearing gilt initials of FJ, the eagles mouths clutching chains bearing a gilded inscription of VIRIBUS UNITIS (UNITED STRENGTH), the