Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Iron Crown, Grand Cross, By Rothe Archive surrounded by an inscription reading

surrounded by an inscription reading “WIR HELFEN GEGEN HUNGER UND KÄLTE” (“WE HELP AGAINST HUNGER AND COLD”)

After four months service in Italy

53 mm x 57 mm

seven with dual intact push pin points

(Fallschirm-Division Ärmelband)

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Iron Crown, Grand Cross, By Rothe Archive surrounded by an inscription reading(Kaiserlicher Orden der Eisernen Krone, Grokreuz). Reinstituted in 1815 by Emperor Franz I. Type III. Military Division. 1914 1918 Issue. Exhibiting physical characteristics of C. F. Rothe manufacturing, a late hollow Habsburg style imperial eagle in bronze gilt, consisting of a highly detailed double headed crowned eagle clutching an orb and a sword on each claw, the chest bearing a central enameled blue shield with gilded monogram of Franz I,