Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Commander With Lower War Decoration (Rothe Copy) Auction Archive gilt loss overall)

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Signature on Post War Photo: Karl-Heinz Wallhauser

undulation and wear evident on the exterior

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Commander With Lower War Decoration (Rothe Copy) Auction Archive gilt loss overall)(Franz Joseph Orden Kommandeurkreuz). Instituted on 2 December 1849 by Franz Joseph I. Post 1945 Copy. In silver, an eight pointed multi rayed star with a faceted design, the obverse consists of a four armed enameled red cross with a white enamelled central medallion inscribed FJ for Franz Joseph, both in silver gilt, with surrounded post war enameled green wreath denoting Lesser War Decoration, along with a double headed crowned eagle in dark blue