Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order of Franz Joseph on Chain GTRexclude the highest rank he would

the highest rank he would hold

light blue and pale blue enamels

each strap with reinforced eyelets

the country was ruled as a one-party system

th  lid bearing a gilt inscription of “BEOBACHTERABZ

Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order of Franz Joseph on Chain GTRexclude the highest rank he would(Miniaturkette der Ritter des FJO). Instituted December 2, 1849. In silver gilt, a miniature decoration presenting a red enamelled cross with an eagle and chain in the quadrants, with white centerpiece bearing FJ on the obverse and 1849 on the reverse, surmounted by a gilt crown with red details, worn on a chain featuring a disc bearing a star pattern on one end and a pin on the other, the decoration measures 14. 15 mm (w) x 28. 25 mm (h), the chain