Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer With War Decoration & Swords GTRexclude a replacement of the BE2

a replacement of the BE2 types

5 mm (w) x 30 mm (h)

A Hinterbliebenensendung (bereaved mail) envelope (345x250mm

Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Footnote: Emperor Bao Dai established this Order during the summer of 1950 when the State of Vietnam (1949 to 1955) joined the French Union

Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer With War Decoration & Swords GTRexclude a replacement of the BE2(Kaiserlich sterreichischer Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. Badge in silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, backed by gilt crossed swords, measuring 11. 5 mm (w) x 22. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, mounted to a triangular war ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted in 1849 and awarded for military and civil merit, especially in industry, commerce and diplomacy, in five grades: Grand