Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Miniature Officer With War Decoration Auction Archive measuring 19 mm (w) x

measuring 19 mm (w) x 35 mm (h)

His father was born in Missouri and his mother was born in Illinois

the War Medal reverse-mounted

marked “L32” on reverse (unknown maker)

It also features a photograph of Wilhelm Bahr

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Miniature Officer With War Decoration Auction Archive measuring 19 mm (w) x(Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. Insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 12. 2 mm (w) x 23. 2 mm (h), intact enamels, mounted to a period triangular war decoration 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 Cross, Commander with Star, Commander,