Austria, Empire. An Order of Franz Joseph, Officer Class with War Decoration, c. 1916 United Republic of It was issued in three

It was issued in three versions: "CRIMEA" (British Issue)

the enamels demonstrate some flecking with a fine crack to the obverse three o’clock arm and most of the gilt finish has been lost

surrounded by a ring of red enamels with golden lettering reading “Furchtlos und trew”

The medal was designed by Petras Rimša (1881-1961)

Austria, Empire. An Order of Franz Joseph, Officer Class with War Decoration, c. 1916 United Republic of It was issued in threeInstituted in 1849. II Period (1914 1918). A bronze gilt cross with double headed crowned Habsburg style imperial eagle with black enameled feathering, obverse centre medallion inscribed with FJ, surrounding chain inscribed with Viribus Unitis, reverse centre medallion inscribed with 1849, inclusive of crown suspension 55. 2 mm (h) x 30. 1 mm (w), near very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted on 2 December 1849 by