An Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold Auction Archive Hermes headed the naval task

Hermes headed the naval task force sent to take repossession of the Falkland Islands

as part of the 4th Submarine Flotilla

13/L’POOL:R

The original recommendation states:

An Order Of Franz Joseph In Gold Auction Archive Hermes headed the naval taskAn Order of Franz Joseph in Gold Knights Cross in 18Kt. Gold and enamels, unmarked, but typical early Gebruder Resch, Wien, manufacture, circa 1860, 31x57mm, mounted on original civil ribbon, of superb quality make, in extremely fine condition; with miniature Commander? s star attached to ribbon, 16x19mm, very fine quality, in silver, silver gilt and enamels, good very fine condition. Very scarce.