Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order of Franz Joseph on Chain GTRexclude light blue and pale blue

light blue and pale blue enamels

both completing in functional silvered zink alloy spring clips to lock onto the dagger’s scabbard loops

(Ritterkreuz des Eisernes Kreuzes)

35mm(w) x 30

the country was ruled as a one-party system

Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order of Franz Joseph on Chain GTRexclude light blue and pale blue(Miniaturkette der Ritter des FJO). Instituted December 2, 1849. In silver gilt, a miniature decoration presenting a red enamelled cross with an eagle and chain in the quadrants, with white centerpiece bearing FJ on the obverse and 1849 on the reverse, surmounted by a gilt crown with red details, worn on a chain featuring a disc bearing a star pattern on one end and a pin on the other, the decoration measures 14. 15 mm (w) x 28. 25 mm (h), the chain