Austria, Imperial. A Superb Miniature Order Of The Golden Fleece In Gold Archive with paper tag glued inside

with paper tag glued inside

reverse bottom arm marked  under the enamel “K” and makers mark (Eduard)

scattered wear marks evident on the blade

pleasing dark patina

Royal Order of the Lion (Belgium Congo) - Bilingual

Austria, Imperial. A Superb Miniature Order Of The Golden Fleece In Gold Archive with paper tag glued insideAn example of an Imperial Austrian Miniature Order of the Golden Fleece (Orden vom Goldenen Vliesz) of the highest quality in solid gold, with red, blue, black, and white enamels; consisting of the signature sheep hanging by a strap fastened around its middle section, to a shield with red flames extruding at the three and six oclock positions, attached to stylized arabesques resembling a crown, and a loop for suspension; measuring 17. 81 mm (w) x 31.