Austria, Imperial. A Fine Chain of Miniature Imperial Orders by Vincent Mayer, in Gold, with Case Republic of the lower edge of the

the lower edge of the back cover bearing a gilt inscription of “FRIEDA THIERSCH” for the noted bookbinder and preferred manufacturer of award documents for important political and military certificates

This late-period

shank cracked open at the bottom

bearing minor wear

43mm (h) (to top of ring suspension)

Austria, Imperial. A Fine Chain of Miniature Imperial Orders by Vincent Mayer, in Gold, with Case Republic of the lower edge of theA lovely miniature chain in 18K Gold, featuring a star patterned pin on one end marked VM denoting manufacture by Vincent Mayer, along with a goat head gold mark denoting Gold composition, measures 245 mm in total length, weighs 20. 79 grams in total, comprising eight decorations: An Order of Franz Joseph, Miniature Grand Cross in silver with Gold center featuring a red enamel cross with eagle in the segments with crown and central FJ centerpiece in