Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order Grand Cross Star, By Vincent Mayer’s Sons, C.1915 Auction Archive he proceeded overseas to the

he proceeded overseas to the French theatre on May 7

with navy blue backer

with 550 on a second order)

Gold with light blue and dark blue enamels

all on a dark blue wool backer

Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order Grand Cross Star, By Vincent Mayer’s Sons, C.1915 Auction Archive he proceeded overseas to the(Franz Joseph Orden, Grokreuz). Second Period. First Type. Issued 1914 1918. A wartime star in silver, consisting of eight multi rayed arms; the obverse with a badge attached via two screws visible on the reverse; consisting of a double headed crowned eagle in bronze gilt, with a central white enameled medallion inscribed FJ in gilt lettering, along with chains and Viribus Unitis (Latin United Strength) inscribed in gilt; the reverse with a vertical