Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order of Franz Joseph on Chain GTRexclude 35mm(w) x 30

35mm(w) x 30

the highest rank he would hold

The latter features a hollow insertion slot with a functional push-button spring release

both completing in functional silvered zink alloy spring clips to lock onto the dagger’s scabbard loops

light blue and pale blue enamels

Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order of Franz Joseph on Chain GTRexclude 35mm(w) x 30(Miniaturkette der Ritter des FJO). Instituted December 2, 1849. In silver gilt, a miniature decoration presenting a red enamelled cross with an eagle and chain in the quadrants, with white centerpiece bearing FJ on the obverse and 1849 on the reverse, surmounted by a gilt crown with red details, worn on a chain featuring a disc bearing a star pattern on one end and a pin on the other, the decoration measures 14. 15 mm (w) x 28. 25 mm (h), the chain