Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold, Grand Cross, By Vincent Mayer's Söhne Auction 1914 by Grand Duke Ernst

1914 by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig

in 15 K gold with red and green enamels

(Kronenorden-Medaille)

on a full-length original sash

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold, Grand Cross, By Vincent Mayer's Söhne Auction 1914 by Grand Duke ErnstAustrian Order of Franz Joseph in Gold; Grand Cross Finely crafted in 18Kt. Gold and enamels (Gemsenkomf mark on the ring); also maker marked "VM" (Vincent Mayer's Shne) on the ring, of superb quality manufacture, 37mm x 70. 0mm inclusive of its crown suspension, on a full length original period "higher court official" style sash with rosette, circa 1900, perfect enamels, in mint condition.