Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, V Class Knight, C.1917 United Republic of Constructed of a black rayon

Constructed of a black rayon backer bearing a machine-embroidered gold threaded DRL insignia

(Dienst-Ehrenzeichen 1

printed in Czechoslovakia by Polygrafia in 1975

he was attached to the British Embassy in Constantinople as King's Messenger

one is convex with the vertically stacked letters "CBI"

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, V Class Knight, C.1917 United Republic of Constructed of a black rayon(Kaiserlich sterreischischer Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. In bronze gilt with red, white and black enamels, marked with a six sided star indicating an additional award on the ring, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 59. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted on December 2, 1849 and awarded for military and civil merit, especially in industry, commerce