maker marked “Funcke & Bruninghaus
For four years
Lüdenscheid-Berlin” on the reverse
The dagger is in an overall near extremely fine condition
front panel illustrating a black and white image of Lord Kitchener wearing his various awards
Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Miniature Officer With War Decoration GTRexclude maker marked “Funcke & Bruninghaus(Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted in 1849. Insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 12. 2 mm (w) x 23. 2 mm (h), intact enamels, mounted to a period triangular war decoration ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted in 1849 and awarded for military and civil merit, especially in industry, commerce and diplomacy, in five grades: Grand Cross, Commander with Star, Commander,