Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold, Grand Cross, By Vincent Mayer's Söhne GTRexclude measuring 85 mm (w) x

measuring 85 mm (w) x 108 mm (h)

the obverse with a leftward facing bust of Archduke Ernst Ludwig

when he embarked Europe for Canada

scattered field repair

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold, Grand Cross, By Vincent Mayer's Söhne GTRexclude measuring 85 mm (w) xAustrian Order of Franz Joseph in Gold; Grand Cross Finely crafted in 18Kt. Gold and enamels (Gemsenkomf mark on the ring); also maker marked "VM" (Vincent Mayer's Shne) on the ring, of superb quality manufacture, 37mm x 70. 0mm inclusive of its crown suspension, on a full length original period "higher court official" style sash with rosette, circa 1900, perfect enamels, in mint condition.