Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer With War Decoration & Swords Auction Archive in Grenadier Regiment 532

in Grenadier Regiment 532

along with a complete silver-grey rayon liner

Scheuringer served as the plane’s mechanic

edged by light blue “Hell Blau” Waffenfarbe piping (moderately faded)

Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer With War Decoration & Swords Auction Archive in Grenadier Regiment 532(Kaiserlich sterreichischer Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. Badge in silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, backed by gilt crossed swords, measuring 11. 5 mm (w) x 22. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, mounted to a triangular war ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted in 1849 and awarded for military and civil merit, especially in industry, commerce and diplomacy, in five grades: Grand