Austria, Empire. An Order of Franz Josef in Gold, Miniature, by Vinc Mayer, c. 1900 Hold engraved to "CORPORAL WILLIAM JAMES

engraved to "CORPORAL WILLIAM JAMES VINCENT 511 (HUMBER) RCAC SQN CORNERBROOK NFLD  2 SEPTEMBER 1962" on the reverse

went up the Nile on 14 January 1898

extremely fine) with official envelope (317x141mm

The Order of Saint Sava was established originally to recognize civilians for meritorious achievements to the Church

and include oxidation throughout the metal features

Austria, Empire. An Order of Franz Josef in Gold, Miniature, by Vinc Mayer, c. 1900 Hold engraved to "CORPORAL WILLIAM JAMESIn 18k Gold, with red enamel, superimposed on black enameled two headed eagle, surmounted by crown, obverse centerpiece has initials FJ, reverse inscription of the year 1849, 30 mm (h) x 18 mm (w),3. 36 grams, enamels intact, Gold hallmarked on ring and maker marked VM, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Imperial Austrian Order of Franz Joseph was an Order founded by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria on December 2, 1849, on the first anniversary