In early 1918 Meendsen-Bohlken transferred to the U-boat branch
reverse illustrating a left-facing archer with his bow fully extended
and an official maker of the most prestigious Austrian Imperial Military Award – the Military Order of Maria Theresa
2) A gilded badge of multi-piece construction
He is confirmed as having been taken prisoner during Operation Husky
Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Officer's Cross, By Vincent Meyer, C.1916 Newly Listed In early 1918 Meendsen-Bohlken transferred(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