Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order, Knight’s Cross, By Vincent Mayer, C.1914 Auction in addition to a metal

in addition to a metal hook screwed to the reverse of the frame for hanging

On the same day he was called up by the RAD for his labour service

) 11 (16th unit of the Aerial Signal Reserve Company (motorised) 11)

black reinforced backing

indicating Air Communications Corps (Signals)

Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order, Knight’s Cross, By Vincent Mayer, C.1914 Auction in addition to a metal(Franz Joseph Orden Ritterkreuz). 1914 1918 Issue. A cross with double headed crowned eagle in silver gilt, with a central white enameled medallion inscribed FJ in Gold, along with chains and Viribus Unitis (Latin United Strength) inscribed in silver gilt; the reverse of the cross with a a central white enameled medallion dated 1849; with a swivel crown suspension and its period original tri fold ribbon, maker marked on the ring for Vincent Mayer,