Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer With War Decoration & Swords Archive His exact birth year is

His exact birth year is unclear with some references citing 1853

hallmarked with a fasces (made in Paris) on the ring

46 mm (w) x 48

addressed to Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs

Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer With War Decoration & Swords Archive His exact birth year is(Kaiserlich sterreichischer Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. Badge in silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, backed by gilt crossed swords, measuring 11. 5 mm (w) x 22. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, mounted to a triangular war ribbon with hook and eye, 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