Austria, Empire. A Collar Of The Order Of Franz Joseph in Gold, Miniature, by Vinc Mayer consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 58 mm (w) x 26

58 mm (w) x 26

crazing and chipping evident in the green enamels on the wreath

Obverse bearing the profile of Alexander III facing right

weighing 5

A Grand Officer’s set consisting of a silver gilt cross badge featuring a blue enamelled cross with an eagle with outspread wings in each quadrant

Austria, Empire. A Collar Of The Order Of Franz Joseph in Gold, Miniature, by Vinc Mayer consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 58 mm (w) x 26In 18 karat gold with red, black, and white enamels, on a 108 mm long collar chain with alternating "FJ" and crown icons, intact enamels, maker marked VM for Vinc Mayer, hallmarked on chain bar, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Imperial Austrian Order of Franz Joseph was an Order founded by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria on December 2, 1849, on the first anniversary of his accession to the imperial throne. The order ceased to exist as a