Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Iron Crown, Iii Class Knight, Type I Hold and could also being awarded

and could also being awarded for long service at the front

Riveted to the peak is an insignia consisting of a magnetic metal plate in the form of a Prussian imperial eagle clutching an orb and sceptre

His last message was sent on December 14

In die stamped silvered and gilded brass

but is in overall very fine condition

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Iron Crown, Iii Class Knight, Type I Hold and could also being awarded(Kaiserlicher Orden der Eisernen Krone, Ritterkreuz III. Klasse). Instituted 7 April 1815 by Emperor Franz I. Type I. Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of a double headed Austrian imperial eagle, clutching a sword and sceptre, overlaid by a central blue enameled shield bearing a silver monogram of Emperor Franz I, the reverse overlaid by a central blue