Austria (K.u.K.). Cased Gold Knights Cross of the Franz-Joseph Orden. Maker A. Kittner in Wien.

Real gold based, quality manufacture in multi-piece construction and, apart from a dent (not chipped) in the enamel on the 3 o clock arm and on the reverse, a crack across the 9 o clock arm, in a good, slightly worn condition. Marked on the ring with „A. Kittner in Wien“.
The fitting case in a very good, slightly used condition. Embossed in gold on top of the lid with the initials „F.J.“ for Franz Josef.

Kittner made awards are seldom seen on the collector market.