Austria, Empire. An Order of the Iron Crown, I Class, Embroidered Version, c.1830
(Orden der Eisernen Krone, Ordenszeichen I. Klasse). An embroidered breast star; the obverse embroidered in rounded and flat silver wires, with a central slightly raised medallion bearing the embroidered crown of Theodolinde, surrounded by a lilac colored wreath, inscribed “AVITA ET AUCTA” all very finely embroidered in varied colors of embroidery; the reverse with a paper backer - unmarked, measuring 85mm (w) x 85mm (h); in overall near extremely fine condition. Footnote: A Similar example can be seen in the work "Austrian Orders and Decorations", Part I/Volume 2, pages 166 & 213, by Georg Ludwigstorff. Very scarce star in excellent condition.

