Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, V Class Knight, C.1917 United Republic of 1944) with his service number

1944) with his service number

including one depicting Oberfeldwebel Franz Hofbauer (Knight’s Cross 20 January 1944)

Georg Ludwigstorff - Author of Austrian Orders and Decorations

1902 as a "Horseman"

77 mm x 37

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, V Class Knight, C.1917 United Republic of 1944) with his service number(Kaiserlich sterreischischer Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. In bronze gilt with red, white and black enamels, marked with a six sided star indicating an additional award on the ring, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 59. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted on December 2, 1849 and awarded for military and civil merit, especially in industry, commerce