Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, V Class Knight, C.1916 Auction Archive bronze with blue enamels

bronze with blue enamels

1919 and was taken on strength by "D" Wing at Witley from the 20th Battalion on the 6th

the obverse bearing a black ink inscription of “LUFTSCHUTZ” (“AIR PROTECTION”)

although this medal is un-named and possibly un-issued

standard Air Force blade (as is Army

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, V Class Knight, C.1916 Auction Archive bronze with blue enamels(Kaiserlich sterreischischer Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. Multi piece construction, in silver with red, white and black enamels, Austrian hallmarked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) (which was used between 1872 and 1922), the head flanked by the number "2" (. 900 silver fineness) on the left and the assay city mark "A" (Vienna), along with the maker mark "VM" (Vincent Mayer of Vienna) on the ring, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h)