Austria, Imperial. A Superb Miniature Order of the Golden Fleece in Gold

An example of an Imperial Austrian Miniature Order of the Golden Fleece (Orden vom Goldenen Vliesz) of the highest quality in solid gold, with red, blue, black, and white enamels; consisting of the signature sheep hanging by a strap fastened around its middle section, to a shield with red flames extruding at the three and six o’clock positions, attached to stylized arabesques resembling a crown, and a loop for suspension; measuring 17.81 mm (w) x 31.35 mm (h); weighing 4.1 grams; in overall better than extremely fine condition.