Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Donat Cross Neck Badge Auction 88 mm x 177 mm

88 mm x 177 mm each

The official reason given by Rear Admiral Austin M

in order to practice on the guns

then as the first deputy mayor he was responsible for Cultural Affairs

-  In silvered bronze

Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Donat Cross Neck Badge Auction 88 mm x 177 mm(Souverner Malteseorden). A silver gilt Maltese cross three arms with white enamels, one consisting of a silver gilt frame, with eagles between each arms of the cross; suspended from arabesques a hollow swivel crown, a red and white enameled Trophy of Arms, and a broad loop for suspension from its period original neck ribbon; measuring 43. 34 mm (w) x 115 mm (h in total); weighing 34. 2 grams; in overall extremely fine condition. This offering is a