Category:A typical patent of nobility (reign of Franz Joseph I.)

A typical Austro-Hungarian patent of nobility from the reign (1848-1916) of Franz Joseph I. comprises the following elements:

• Seven hand illuminated vellum pages with printed decorative margins:
  • Page 1 with the first part of Franz Joseph I.'s "Grand Imperial and Royal Title"
  • Page 2 with the second part of Franz Joseph I.'s "Grand Imperial and Royal Title"
  • Page 3 with the recipient's biography and reason why he is ennobled
  • Page 4 with the recipient's new full title, and description of his new coat of arms
  • Page 5 with a large detailed painting in colour of the recipient's coat of arms
  • Page 6 with concluding remarks on the recipient's coat of arms and status as a nobleman
  • Page 7 with the signatures of Franz Joseph I. and cabinet members

• A purple velvet cover with the double-headed Habsburg eagle printed in gold
• A round case made of wood or gilt copper, containing Franz Joseph I.'s seal
• A metal protective case