Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight's Cross In Gold With Case, By V. Mayer’s Söhne, C.1890 Auction Archive marked GH 900 on swords

marked GH 900 on swords

in gilded and enameled bronze

his Scroll (mounted to a cardboard backer)

seeing service during the Spanish-American War

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight's Cross In Gold With Case, By V. Mayer’s Söhne, C.1890 Auction Archive marked GH 900 on swords(Franz Joseph Orden Ritterkreuz). A cross with a double headed crowned eagle in solid Gold, with a central white enameled medallion inscribed FJ in Gold, along with chains and Viribus Unitis (United Strength), the reverse of the cross with a a central white enameled medallion dated 1849, maker marked on the ring for V. Mayers Shne with an Austrian "Gemsenkopf" hallmark for 18Kt. Gold purity, and Viennese manufacture, measuring 31. 0mm (w) x 57. 0 mm