Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order Grand Cross Badge In Gold, By Vincent Mayer’s Sons, C.1905 Auction Overall ranging from fine to

Overall ranging from fine to very fine condition

The Hump was a high altitude military aerial supply route between the Assam Valley in northeastern India

1943 to July 21

in port and coastal areas

Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order Grand Cross Badge In Gold, By Vincent Mayer’s Sons, C.1905 Auction Overall ranging from fine toOf hollow Gold construction; consisting of a double headed crowned eagle in Gold, with a central white enameled medallion inscribed FJ in Gold lettering, along with chains and Viribus Unitis (Latin United Strength) inscribed in Gold; suspended from a hollow Gold and partially enameled crown, with a horizontally pierced loop suspension; marked VM or Vincent Mayers Shne, a Vienna assay mark, and a hallmark for Gold construction; measuring 36. 95 mm (w)