An Austrian Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold; Commander’s Neck Cross By V. Mayer; Circa 1900 Archive addressed in black ink to

addressed in black ink to "G A NEAVE / VALE FARM / RETTENDON / ESSEX" and dated "12/49" on the lid

to Captain

He had to ensure that the pressure contact between the bag and the car was maintained

He later served during the Second World War

marked on reverse "AUGIS LYON"

An Austrian Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold; Commander’s Neck Cross By V. Mayer; Circa 1900 Archive addressed in black ink toThis is a very fine quality Order of Franz Joseph in gold; commanders neck cross; circa 1900 period manufacture; skillfully crafted in 18k gold and black and red enamels; the obverse with a beautifully detailed double headed Austrian eagle with a centered four armed cross in red enamels with gold outlines; in the center of the cross a white porcelain disc with FJ (Franz Josef) in 18k gold; ring hallmarked VM (V. Mayer, Wien) along with Gensenkopf 3A