Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order, Knight’s Cross, By Vincent Mayer, C.1914 Auction in addition to a metal

in addition to a metal hook screwed to the reverse of the frame for hanging

On the same day he was called up by the RAD for his labour service

indicating Air Communications Corps (Signals)

black reinforced backing

Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order, Knight’s Cross, By Vincent Mayer, C.1914 Auction in addition to a metal(Franz Joseph Orden Ritterkreuz). 1914 1918 Issue. A cross with double headed crowned eagle in silver gilt, with a central white enameled medallion inscribed FJ in Gold, along with chains and Viribus Unitis (Latin United Strength) inscribed in silver gilt; the reverse of the cross with a a central white enameled medallion dated 1849; with a swivel crown suspension and its period original tri fold ribbon, maker marked on the ring for Vincent Mayer,