Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold, Grand Cross Star, By V. Mayer’s Söhne Archive reverse illustrates two hemispheric globes

reverse illustrates two hemispheric globes with broken chains

Roman numeral dated "MDCCCI" (1801) below

In mint condition and very scarce (case in very fine condition)

while the reverse grip is smooth

by an unusual maker with an uncommon and neatly constructed catch

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold, Grand Cross Star, By V. Mayer’s Söhne Archive reverse illustrates two hemispheric globes(Franz Joseph Orden, Stern zum Grokreuz). Instituted 2 December 1849 by Franz Joseph I. Type 1. (1869 1914 Issue). A silver star consisting of eight multi rayed arms, obverse featuring a Gold applique with a red enamelled Ruppert Cross on top of a black enameled double headed Habsburg eagle, the two heads of the eagle bearing a length of chain with the Order motto VIRIBUS UNITIS (WITH UNITED FORCES) applied to the lower edge, with a central white