Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order, Knight’s Cross With Swords, By Vincent Mayer, C.1914 Newly Listed A mint and unissued “Winterschlacht

A mint and unissued “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 medaille” in its original packet of issue in top condition

the "Hunting Group" (Fighter Squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte (German Air Service)

Footnote: In the 1930s and 1940s

39 mm x 103 mm

at the age of 79 and since his medical problems were discovered when he was in the army

Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order, Knight’s Cross With Swords, By Vincent Mayer, C.1914 Newly Listed A mint and unissued “Winterschlacht(Franz Joseph Orden Ritterkreuz, mit Schwertern). 1914 1918 Issue. A bronze gilt cross with double headed crowned eagle in silvered bronze, with a central white enameled medallion inscribed FJ in Gold, along with chains and Viribus Unitis (Latin United Strength) inscribed in gilt; the reverse of the cross with a a central white enameled medallion dated 1849; with a swivel crown suspension and its period original tri fold ribbon featuring a bar with