Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order, Knight’s Cross, By Vincent Mayer, C.1914 Archive 1944 published the Decree of

1944 published the Decree of January 23 of that year (feast of Saint Raymond of Penafort

an early example by maker Assmann (marked by company logo A)

and was then absorbed into the Gioventù Italiana del Littorio (GIL)

7 mm (w) x 33 mm (h)

The letter has no recipient’s name and carries a facsimile of Himmler’s signature

Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order, Knight’s Cross, By Vincent Mayer, C.1914 Archive 1944 published the Decree of(Franz Joseph Orden Ritterkreuz). 1914 1918 Issue. A cross with double headed crowned eagle in silver gilt, with a central white enameled medallion inscribed FJ in Gold, along with chains and Viribus Unitis (Latin United Strength) inscribed in silver 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, maker marked on the ring for Vincent Mayer,