Imperial Austrian Ring of Honor Franz Josef I "Sub Auspiciis Imperatoris

Estimated Value:

1.200 € - 1.500 €

Schätzpreis:

3.000 €

Description:

Vienna probably end of 19th c.
RM 58
585/000 yellow gold tested and silver worked in oval shape and surrounded with 16 large glass stones. Central oval medallion with royal blue enamel on it in silver set the alloy monogram FJ under the imperial crown for Emperor Franz Josef I and set with about 95 diamond roses. Weight 16,8g.
Sub-Auspiciis is a special form of doctorate awarded by the head of state to the Emperor and today to the Federal President.
The first documented mention of the promotio sub ausiciis Imperatoris is found under Emperor Ferdinand II in 1625 at the University of Graz. From 1661, the honorary award is also found at the University of Vienna, which was subordinated to the Jesuit Order, which was instrumental in the continuation of the award. Until the end of the 18th century, this award was reserved almost exclusively for members of the high nobility.
Private collection Thuringia

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