Austria, Empire. An Order of Franz Josef in Gold, Miniature, by Vinc Mayer, c. 1900 Hold measuring 46 mm x 31

measuring 46 mm x 31 mm

the reverse bearing a central raised pedestal bearing a crown

went up the Nile on 14 January 1898

Marked with Reichsbetreibsnummer stamp "R

Austria, Empire. An Order of Franz Josef in Gold, Miniature, by Vinc Mayer, c. 1900 Hold measuring 46 mm x 31In 18k Gold, with red enamel, superimposed on black enameled two headed eagle, surmounted by crown, obverse centerpiece has initials FJ, reverse inscription of the year 1849, 30 mm (h) x 18 mm (w),3. 36 grams, enamels intact, Gold hallmarked on ring and maker marked VM, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Imperial Austrian Order of Franz Joseph was an Order founded by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria on December 2, 1849, on the first anniversary