possibly a comrade of Kleinwort’s
In early 1918 Meendsen-Bohlken transferred to the U-boat branch
The concept of such armoured peronnel carriers was an entirely new innovation
along with a cannon in bronze gilt affixed to the eagle base
Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer's Cross, By Vincent Meyer, C.1916 Newly Listed possibly a comrade of Kleinwort’s(Franz Joseph Orden), Instituted in 1849, the Officer's Cross instituted in 1901. In bronze gilt with red, white, black and green enamels, maker marked "VINC. MAYER'S SHNE WIEN" (Vincent Mayer's Shne) on the reverse cartouche, measuring 40. 2 mm (w) x 74. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, chipping evident in the green enamels on the War Decoration ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted in 1849 and awarded for