in stamped brass with a brass faceplate affixed to the obverse via two solder points
the condition at present is as follows: The eye is improving and is quiescent (state or period of inactivity or dormancy)
The tunic measures 400 mm across the shoulders and 610 mm in length overall
RASVMNY" on the obverse
with hand written note on reverse (to my old Comrade Karl Buhnemann in memory…Bruno Gesche)
Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Commander’s Star With War Decoration, By V.mayer’s, C.1917 Auction in stamped brass with a(Kaiserlich sterreichischer Franz Joseph Orden, Komtur Brustkreuz mit Kriegsdekoration). Instituted in 1901 by Kaiser Franz Joseph. (Issued 1901 1918). An eight pointed silver faceted star, the obverse with a bronze gilt cross with red enameled arms, and with double headed crowned eagle in gilt bronze, with a central white enameled medallion inscribed FJ in gilt, along with chains and Viribus Unitis (Latin United Strength) inscribed in gilt, topped