Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order, Knight, By V. Mayers Söhne, C.1914 Auction inscribed “Per Aspera Ad Astra”

inscribed “Per Aspera Ad Astra” (Latin - Through Struggle to the Light) in gold capital letters

the face with an oval medallion imposed centrally

he was not awarded the Star but upon inquiry through the Adjutant-General's Office in Ottawa

1943 for service in Europe

Condor Zeppelin Air Mail Envelope 1933 - White envelope with blue air mail liner

Austria, Empire. A Franz Joseph Order, Knight, By V. Mayers Söhne, C.1914 Auction inscribed “Per Aspera Ad Astra”(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 crossed