Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph War Decoration And Gold Swords Newly Listed inscribed “Sincere et Constanter” (Latin

inscribed “Sincere et Constanter” (Latin - Sincere and Persistent) in gold lettering

18 mm (w) x 34

mostly from Villacoublay

He commenced a long career with the City of Edmonton

German Red Cross Decoration Type II (1934-1937) - First Class neck cross

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph War Decoration And Gold Swords Newly Listed inscribed “Sincere et Constanter” (Latin(Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. Insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 12 mm (w) x 23 mm (h), surmounted by 30. 7 mm (w) x 9 mm (h) crossed bronze gilt swords, 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