It is also interesting to note that
oxidation and loss of black finish evident throughout
(Abzeichen für Schützenschnur der Panzertruppe)
A very fine quality example of a German Eagle Order (Deutscher Adlerorden V
a Winterhilfswerk Silesia badge
Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Miniature, C.1910 Newly Listed It is also interesting to(Kaiserlich sterreischischer Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. Three piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, measuring 14. 5 mm (w) x 26 mm (h), flaking evident in the red enamels on the arm at 12 o'clock on the reverse, otherwise the enamels are intact, on its original triangular war ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted on December 2, 1849 and awarded for military and civil merit,