In bronze gilt with red and white enamels, five-pointed star hallmarked and maker marked "WILM. KUNZ WIEN X" (Wilhelm Kunz, Vienna) on the ring, measuring 36 mm (w) x 57.8 mm (w) inclusive of its crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, intact enamels, extremely fine.
Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted in 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. The ribbon was plain red except for awards for war services, when the war decoration ribbon was used.

