$875
Illuminated manuscript Grant of Arms and Nobility for K. K. Major des Geniestabes Andreas Tunkler von Treuinfeld, a Knight of the Order of the Iron Crown of the Third Calvary, signed ("Franz Joseph") and countersigned ("Alexander Freiherrn von Bach"), Vienna, March 5, 1859, four leaves, on vellum, text in black ink, each page within an elaborate heraldic border bearing the Imperial arms, letters and names in liquid gold, full-page coat of arms hand-painted in red, blue, black and silver, interleaved with tissue guards. Folio, contemporary red velvet, the upper cover with gilt-stamped Imperial arms and blind-stamped framed border, silk doublures, red wax Imperial seal in round brass case pendant on yellow corder, yellow and black ties. A fine decorative document signed by Emperor Franz Joseph and countersigned by his Prime Minister Alexander Freiherrn von Bach, in favor of K.K. Major Andreas Tunkler von Treuinfeld of Rittersand and his heirs, to be elevated to the Order of Knight Calvary and bestow a knightly Coat of Arms. The document chronicles Tunkler von Treuinfeld's military achievements, notably at the Battle of Litel, Hungry, July 14, 1849, where he was promoted Calvary of the Third Category.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2013-04-10
