Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Mala, Commander Cross, Civil Division, by F. Rothe, c.1920

(Souveräner Malteseorden). A Maltese cross constructed of silver gilt and white enamels, with detailed double-headed crowned eagles between the arms of the cross; the reverse plain; suspended from a large hollow crown, with a swivel Trophy of Arms suspension also of hollow construction of white enamels; suspended from a shortened period original ribbon (glued together at the ends); marked “FR” for “F. Rothe, Wien”, with a silver hallmark for “800” silver purity and Viennese manufacture; measuring 50.54 mm (w) x 85.19 mm (h); in overall extremely fine condition.

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