Austria, Empire. A Miniature Order of Leopold, in Gold
(Österreichisch-kaiserlicher Leopold-Orden. Instituted January 8, 1808. Type III. (1860-1918). A miniature decoration, in gold, consisting of white and red enamel cross, the obverse medallion featuring the inscription FIA with a white enamel surround inscribed INTEGRITIATI ET MERITO, the reverse medallion is a white field with gilt detailing with a surround, the cross is surmounted by a crown with red internal cap, measures 13.4mm (w) x 24.9mm (h – inclusive of cross adorned crown suspension), weighs 2.5 grams, enamels intact, a very lovely miniature in extremely fine condition.

