obverse illustrating an upward-pointing sword above a pair of wings with a wreath of oak leaves beneath
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245 mm (circumference at widest point)
54 mm (w) x 56
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Austria, Empire. An Order of Franz Josef in Gold, Miniature, by Vinc Mayer, c. 1900 visually-hidden obverse illustrating an upward-pointing swordIn 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