Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order of the Golden Fleece, in Gold, c.1900
(Orden vom Goldenen Vliesz). Instituted October 1, 1429. A lovely miniature, in 18K Gold, featuring a sheep hung from its midsection, connected to a shield with red enamelled flames, and a blue enamelled arabesque resembling a crown, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 15.84mm (w) x 28.95mm (h), weighs 3.3 grams, enamels intact, a lovely decoration in extremely fine condition.

