Austria, Empire. An Order of Franz Joseph, Officer Class with War Decoration, c. 1916 United Republic of The medal was designed by

The medal was designed by Petras Rimša (1881-1961)

It was issued in three versions: "CRIMEA" (British Issue)

Five thousands yards south on Ch’ong’ong

the enamels demonstrate some flecking with a fine crack to the obverse three o’clock arm and most of the gilt finish has been lost

1918 for service in the French theatre

Austria, Empire. An Order of Franz Joseph, Officer Class with War Decoration, c. 1916 United Republic of The medal was designed byInstituted in 1849. II Period (1914 1918). A bronze gilt cross with double headed crowned Habsburg style imperial eagle with black enameled feathering, obverse centre medallion inscribed with FJ, surrounding chain inscribed with Viribus Unitis, reverse centre medallion inscribed with 1849, inclusive of crown suspension 55. 2 mm (h) x 30. 1 mm (w), near very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted on 2 December 1849 by