Austria, Imperial. A Franz Josef “Weiland” Cross; I Class, C.1918 Auction The shrapnel fragments were removed

The shrapnel fragments were removed during an operation while in France before he was invalided to England

with minor chipping

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and a embroidered

where his many musical interests led to a Canada Council Grant

Austria, Imperial. A Franz Josef “Weiland” Cross; I Class, C.1918 Auction The shrapnel fragments were removed1918 Issue. Of four piece construction in gilt bronze; the obverse consisting of a central medallion depicting a rightward facing bust of Franz Josef; inscribed Francios I; circumscribed In Memoriam 1848 1916; all four arms with bronzed metal (magnetic) inlays within a frame of laurel leaves; vertical pinback; marked R. Marschall on the reverse; measuring 51. 92 mm (w) x 52. 17 mm (h); weighing 46. 4 grams; light signs of oxidation from age; in