Austria, Imperial. An Order of Leopold, Commander Cross with War Decoration, c.1980

Instituted January 8, 1808. Of modern Rothe manufacture, a commanders cross in bronze gilt, featuring a red and white enamelled cross pattee, the obverse medallion featuring the cypher of FIA surrounded by a white ring inscribed INTEGRITATI ET MERITO, the reverse medallion features a white enamelled field with the inscription OPES REGUM CORA SUBDITO RUM, surrounded by a gilt wreath, the badge is suspended from a large crown with a green enamelled partial wreath, measures 40.2mm (w) x 80.5mm (h), weighs 35.3 grams (including ribbon), worn on a replacement neck ribbon, in very fine condition.