2) A gilded badge of multi-piece construction
reverse illustrating a left-facing archer with his bow fully extended
along with a cannon in bronze gilt affixed to the eagle base
He is confirmed as having been taken prisoner during Operation Husky
Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer's Cross, By Vincent Meyer, C.1916 Newly Listed 2) A gilded badge of(Franz Joseph Orden), Instituted in 1849, the Officer's Cross instituted in 1901. In bronze gilt with red, white, black and green enamels, maker marked "VINC. MAYER'S SHNE WIEN" (Vincent Mayer's Shne) on the reverse cartouche, measuring 40. 2 mm (w) x 74. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, chipping evident in the green enamels on the War Decoration ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted in 1849 and awarded for