Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, V Class Knight, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity Arab Republic of Yemen): Two-piece

Arab Republic of Yemen): Two-piece construction

ribbons of the three medals fed through a central loop

The cockade is equally constructed of aluminum

His medal is currently in the WILKE-Braunschweig collection

but with its catch broken off

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, V Class Knight, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity Arab Republic of Yemen): Two-piece(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