Austria, Imperial. An Order of Maria Theresa, Knight, c. 1925 Auction Archive center appliqué in Gold and

center appliqué in Gold and enamels

beside the Duke’s neck is the engraver’s mark MAX v

18mm x 18mm squares with runes in the center (runes are hand chiseled)

the pouch measuring 66

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Maria Theresa, Knight, c. 1925 Auction Archive center appliqué in Gold and(Militr Maria Theresien Orden). Instituted on June 18, 1757. Of private manufacture, a bronze gilt Order of Maria Theresa, comprising a white enamelled cross with bulbous arms, the obverse presenting a crisp red and white enamelled medallion of the Austrian flag, surrounded by a white ring inscribed FORTITVDINI, the reverse features the cypher of Maria Theresa surrounded by a green enamel ring, the cross measures 32. 96mm (w) x 35. 50mm (h inclusive