Austria, Imperial. A Franz Joseph Order With Swords, Commander, By V. Mayer, C.1917 Auction Archive As per most Eickhorn examples

As per most Eickhorn examples the scabbard is the lightning bolt variety the shell is dented on both sides towards the bottom of the scabbard and displays age damage to the gilding

Rhode Island

postmarked in Berlin on March 22

and was responsible for mobilizing and transporting National Guard members

Austria, Imperial. A Franz Joseph Order With Swords, Commander, By V. Mayer, C.1917 Auction Archive As per most Eickhorn examples(Kaiserlich sterreichischer Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted 1849. In bronze gilt and enamels, measuring 37. 4mm (x 76. 15mm including crown suspension), marked on the ring V. Mayer & Sohne, In Wien, along with typical War time star hallmark; Swords are placed under the crown, in this case with considerably larger space between the crown and the badge. Badge comes with long original ribbon, slight enamel imperfections, in worn condition; only