An Austrian Order of St. Stephen by Rothe & Neffe; Knight's Cross c1880 - in Gold and enamels, circa 1880, double hallmarked: on a ring marked "FR" (Rothe & Neffe) along with Austrian Imperial hallmark for 18Kt Gold, also, suspension arch marked with Gold hallmark, "FR" and “A”; cross measures 34 mm x 61.0 mm inclusive of crown suspension, with tiny enamel flakes to white enamel, otherwise of most superb quality with fantastic deep green enamels, overall extremely fine condition; attached to original ribbon is a small decoration of the Grand Cross, in silver, center in Gold and enamels, attached by means of silver bolt and oval plate, as it should be, circa 1900, of superb quality, and in extremely fine condition; overall, this is one of the finest examples of this highly esteemed decoration I have ever held, top quality and condition.

