Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph War Decoration And Gold Swords Newly Listed 18 mm (w) x 34

18 mm (w) x 34

German Red Cross Decoration Type II (1934-1937) - First Class neck cross

inscribed “Sincere et Constanter” (Latin - Sincere and Persistent) in gold lettering

light brown cotton reverse with five black clips for uniform attachment

Army Four Years Long Service Medal - In silvered iron

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph War Decoration And Gold Swords Newly Listed 18 mm (w) x 34(Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. Insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 12 mm (w) x 23 mm (h), surmounted by 30. 7 mm (w) x 9 mm (h) crossed bronze gilt swords, intact enamels, mounted to a period triangular war decoration 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