Austria, Imperial. An Order of Franz Joseph in Gold, Knight , by V. Mayer, c.1880 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac was issued the U

was issued the U

He commanded the 1st Battalion Cameron Highlanders until 21 May 1899

exceptional quality

arriving in Halifax on March 2nd

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Franz Joseph in Gold, Knight , by V. Mayer, c.1880 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac was issued the U(Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted December 2nd, 1849. Type I (1849 1914). Constructed of Gold, a red enamelled cross with a black enamelled double headed eagle, holding a chain in its mouth with the inscription Viribus Unitis, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion featuring the initials FJ, the reverse medallion presents the institution year 1849 with a small hinge at 12 oclock, opening to reveal a small pocket in the center, suspended