Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order Grand Cross Star, By Vincent Mayer’s Sons, C.1915 Archive He is now also placed

He is now also placed under the guaranteed protection of the Führer

perched atop a stylized letter "A" (Hermann Aurich

chipping evident in the white enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock)

1945 but was never accepted for such

5 mm x 48 mm each)

Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order Grand Cross Star, By Vincent Mayer’s Sons, C.1915 Archive He is now also placed(Franz Joseph Orden, Grokreuz). Second Period. First Type. Issued 1914 1918. A wartime star in silver, consisting of eight multi rayed arms; the obverse with a badge attached via two screws visible on the reverse; consisting of a double headed crowned eagle in bronze gilt, with a central white enameled medallion inscribed FJ in gilt lettering, along with chains and Viribus Unitis (Latin United Strength) inscribed in gilt; the reverse with a vertical