Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Miniature Officer With War Decoration Auction Bersaglieri and Commissariato Badges -

Bersaglieri and Commissariato Badges - Elite Light Infantry (Bergsaglieri) Badge (die-stamped bronze and black enamel

Instituted on 24 December 1915

obverse engraved "ERIC

It is scarcer than the Civil War cavalry swords

"in Engineering Charge"

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Miniature Officer With War Decoration Auction Bersaglieri and Commissariato Badges -(Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. Insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 12. 2 mm (w) x 23. 2 mm (h), intact enamels, mounted to a period triangular war decoration ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted in 1849 and awarded for military and civil merit, especially in industry, commerce and diplomacy, in five grades: Grand Cross, Commander with Star, Commander,