Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order, Knight’s Cross, By Rothe, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity Although in need of a

Although in need of a regular service

It is held in place by three black vertical strands of twisted cord

measuring 25 mm (h) x 15 mm (w)

both unmarked

The memorial's inscription

Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order, Knight’s Cross, By Rothe, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity Although in need of a(Franz Joseph Orden Ritterkreuz). Instituted 2. 12. 1849 by Kaiser Franz Joseph. (Issued 1914 1918). A bronze gilt Byzantine cross with broad ends, with a double headed crowned black enameled eagle in gilt bronze, with a central white enameled medallion inscribed FJ in gilt, along with a multi link chain suspended from the eagles mouth with letters attached, spelling VIRIBUS UNITIS (United Strength), the reverse of the cross with a central white