Austria, Empire. A Collar Of The Order Of Franz Joseph in Gold, Miniature, by Vinc Mayer Province of China Pinned to the peak is

Pinned to the peak is an insignia consisting of a tricolour cockade with a non-magnetic metal frame set around a red wool centrepiece

resolute fighting spirit

Blackened magnetic metal rivets flank each side of the cap band and secure in place a black leather chinstrap

as The Royal Westminster Regiment on December 9

On January 21

Austria, Empire. A Collar Of The Order Of Franz Joseph in Gold, Miniature, by Vinc Mayer Province of China Pinned to the peak isIn 18 karat gold with red, black, and white enamels, on a 108 mm long collar chain with alternating "FJ" and crown icons, intact enamels, maker marked VM for Vinc Mayer, hallmarked on chain bar, 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 of his accession to the imperial throne. The order ceased to exist as a