Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight's Cross In Gold With Case, By V. Mayer’s Söhne, C.1890 Archive 1889 for the military of

1889 for the military of Brazil and Uruguay who participated

reverse inscribed “Der Tapferkeit” (“For Bravery”) with raised stylized flags and laurel branches

The collar is flanked by rank tabs

Overseas Bar

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight's Cross In Gold With Case, By V. Mayer’s Söhne, C.1890 Archive 1889 for the military of(Franz Joseph Orden Ritterkreuz). A cross with a double headed crowned eagle in solid Gold, with a central white enameled medallion inscribed FJ in Gold, along with chains and Viribus Unitis (United Strength), the reverse of the cross with a a central white enameled medallion dated 1849, maker marked on the ring for V. Mayers Shne with an Austrian "Gemsenkopf" hallmark for 18Kt. Gold purity, and Viennese manufacture, measuring 31. 0mm (w) x 57. 0 mm