Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order Grand Cross Star, By Vincent Mayer’s Sons, C.1915 GTRexclude extending on both sides of

extending on both sides of swastika are large oakleaves in Cellion

Steward enlisted with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and was placed on the Special Reserve of Officers

Commandeur (Commander)

named to Hurd and numbered 412341

Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order Grand Cross Star, By Vincent Mayer’s Sons, C.1915 GTRexclude extending on both sides of(Franz Joseph Orden, Grokreuz). Second Period. First Type. Issued 1914 1918. A wartime star in silver, consisting of eight multi rayed arms; the obverse with a badge attached via two screws visible on the reverse; consisting of a double headed crowned eagle in bronze gilt, with a central white enameled medallion inscribed FJ in gilt lettering, along with chains and Viribus Unitis (Latin United Strength) inscribed in gilt; the reverse with a vertical