Austria, Empire. An Order of Franz Joseph, V Class Knight, c.1917

(Kaiserlich-Österreischischer Franz-Joseph-Orden). Instituted in 1849. In bronze gilt with red, white and black enamels, marked with a six-sided star indicating an additional award on the ring, measuring 31.5 mm (w) x 59.7 mm (h), intact enamels, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted on December 2, 1849 and awarded for military and civil merit, especially in industry, commerce and diplomacy, in five grades: Grand Cross, Commander with Star, Commander, Officer and Knight.