Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order of Franz Joseph on Chain Republic of Gordon Williamson traces its history

Gordon Williamson traces its history and design from 1813 and gives brief notes on all the principal recipients in various wars including the Napoleonic

with white enameled banner inscribed in Latin "IN DEO SPES" (Faith in God)

It was formed on July 10

measuring 77 mm x 18 mm

Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order of Franz Joseph on Chain Republic of Gordon Williamson traces its history(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