Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Miniature Officer With War Decoration Auction Archive with Serbian Coat of Arms

with Serbian Coat of Arms on the top

" His health was in question in the latter part of his war service

His father was born in Missouri and his mother was born in Illinois

The battalion fought magnificently at the Imjin River

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Miniature Officer With War Decoration Auction Archive with Serbian Coat of Arms(Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. Insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 12. 2 mm (w) x 23. 2 mm (h), intact enamels, mounted to a period triangular war decoration 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 Cross, Commander with Star, Commander,