Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold, Grand Cross, By Vincent Mayer's Söhne Hold and Efficiency Medal with Territorial

and Efficiency Medal with Territorial Bar (silver

circumscribed by Fürs Vaterland (For the Fatherland)

the two heads of the eagle bear in their beaks a loop of chain with the emperor’s motto VIRIBUS UNITIS (WITH UNITED FORCES) applied at the lower edge

Military personnel (those who served minimum three years or were dismissed) along with all continental officers were eligible to become members

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold, Grand Cross, By Vincent Mayer's Söhne Hold and Efficiency Medal with TerritorialAustrian 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.