Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer's Cross, By Vincent Meyer, C.1916 Newly Listed In early 1918 Meendsen-Bohlken transferred

In early 1918 Meendsen-Bohlken transferred to the U-boat branch

Grand Cross set of insignia comprising Sash Badge and the Star: Badge in silver gilt and enamels 56 x 90 mm

reverse illustrating a left-facing archer with his bow fully extended

2) A gilded badge of multi-piece construction

The concept of such armoured peronnel carriers was an entirely new innovation

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer's Cross, By Vincent Meyer, C.1916 Newly Listed In early 1918 Meendsen-Bohlken transferred(Franz Joseph Orden), Instituted in 1849, the Officer's Cross instituted in 1901. In bronze gilt with red, white, black and green enamels, maker marked "VINC. MAYER'S SHNE WIEN" (Vincent Mayer's Shne) on the reverse cartouche, measuring 40. 2 mm (w) x 74. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, chipping evident in the green enamels on the War Decoration ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted in 1849 and awarded for