Austria, Empire. A Case For The Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight's Cross With Swords, 1917 Newly Listed within an oval-shaped oak leaf

within an oval-shaped oak leaf wreath

The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)

at the invitation of Bishop Bourget

measuring 58 mm (w) x 92 mm (l) x 18 mm (h)

Private Burnet was killed in action

Austria, Empire. A Case For The Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight's Cross With Swords, 1917 Newly Listed within an oval-shaped oak leafHardshelled, thatch textured maroon paper exterior on five sides, inscribed "F. J. O." (Franz Joseph Orden) in gold coloured ink on the lid, Royal coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the inside lid, white felt recessed medal bed, push latch closure, stamped "Schwerter" beside "191" in faded blue ink and maker marked "ETUIE UND KASSETTENFABRIK IG. BERGMANN WIEN VII" on the bottom, measuring 57 mm (w) x 107 mm (h) x 19 mm (h), spotting and wear evident