Austria, Imperial. A Military Order Of Maria Theresia In Gold, Knight, C.1930 certificate_of_authenticity the steel of the handle

the steel of the handle and pommel with contact marks and wear present from active use

was no longer standing

two mounted on a pin

and to approve the following Awards formastery

maker marked “B&N

Austria, Imperial. A Military Order Of Maria Theresia In Gold, Knight, C.1930 certificate_of_authenticity the steel of the handle(Militr Maria Theresien Orden). Instituted on June 18, 1757 by Empress Maria Theresia. Constructed in 18Kt. solid GOLD (tested) and enamels, in the form of a Genfer Kreuz (Geneva Cross) with waved arm finials, the obverse with a round central medallion depicting the Austrian national colours (red white red) in enamels, surrounded by a broad ring of white enamels, inscribed FORTITUDINI (Fortitude) in Gold capital lettering, the reverse with a round