Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight’s Cross With Commander's Small Decoration, C.1917 United Republic of with a stop in Ottawa

with a stop in Ottawa on the way

suspended from an enamelled pinback hanger

The thick black leather washer at the crossguard junction is slightly scuffed but is intact

Medical Records and Military Cross documentation

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight’s Cross With Commander's Small Decoration, C.1917 United Republic of with a stop in Ottawa(Franz Joseph Orden Ritterkreuz). 1914 1918 Issue. A cross with double headed crowned eagle in gilt bronze, with a central white enameled medallion inscribed FJ, along with chains and Viribus Unitis (Latin United Strength) inscribed in bronze gilt; the reverse of the cross with a a central white enameled medallion dated 1849; with a swivel crown suspension and its period original tri fold ribbon featuring a set of crossed swords, as well as a small