Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, V Class Knight, C.1917 United Republic of A fine example of a

A fine example of a spider sight from the notorious Maschienengewehr 42 “Adolf’s Buzzsaw”

measuring 33 mm x 50 mm

1944) with his service number

"" Sillett declared himself available for war service in the Great War

including one depicting Oberfeldwebel Franz Hofbauer (Knight’s Cross 20 January 1944)

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, V Class Knight, C.1917 United Republic of A fine example of a(Kaiserlich sterreischischer Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. In bronze gilt with red, white and black enamels, marked with a six sided star indicating an additional award on the ring, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 59. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted on December 2, 1849 and awarded for military and civil merit, especially in industry, commerce