Badge and star: Order of Franz Joseph, 2nd class

Badge: Gold rimmed red enamel cross superimposed upon black enamel and gold double-headed Austrian eagle. Centre medallion on a white enamel background are the initials of the founder "FJ" Between the arms of the cross in the form of a link chain the inscription "VIRIBUS UNITUS" (with combined forces). Reverse: "1849". Suspended from a scarlet neck ribbon.

Object Details

ID: MED1921.2
Type: Badge
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Mayers
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: badge: 67 x 37 mm
Parts: Badge and star: Order of Franz Joseph, 2nd class (Order)