Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, V Class Knight, C.1917 United Republic of he was attached to the

he was attached to the British Embassy in Constantinople as King's Messenger

one is convex with the vertically stacked letters "CBI"

French: Ordre de Léopold II)

suffering a gun shot wound to the neck and leg

(Dienst-Ehrenzeichen 1

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, V Class Knight, C.1917 United Republic of he was attached to the(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