Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Commander Cross Neck Badge, c.1910 Buy Now marked "GOLD FILLED STERLING BASE

marked "GOLD FILLED STERLING BASE GOLD SEAL"

padded black velvet medal bed

despite its inhabitants being ethnically German

looped to the cockade on the left side

Following the Armistice

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Commander Cross Neck Badge, c.1910 Buy Now marked "GOLD FILLED STERLING BASEInstituted in 1099. In Silver gilt, a maltese cross in white enamel, Habsburg eagles in each quadrant, topped by Imperial crown, inclusive of trophy of arms suspension, measures 13. 4 mm (h) x 6. 2 mm (w), on original black neck ribbon, near mint condition. Footnote: The Order of the Knights of Malta was originally founded by Godfrey of Bouillon in 1099. The Order grades were conferred for civil or war related services. When the grades were awarded to