Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Set, By Rothe, c.1960 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac although only a Private showed

although only a Private showed conspicuous gallantry and determination in organising the small party which arrived at the final objective

the single staple holding the remainder of the booklet together

Accompanied by a document dated 8

In addition to the missing insignia the tunic demonstrates slight material fatigue consistent with age and field use

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Set, By Rothe, c.1960 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac although only a Private showed(Leopold Orden Ritterkreuz). Instituted on January 8, 1808 by Franz I. Of post war Rothe manufacture, a cross pattee constructed of bronze gilt with red and white enameled arms, the obverse with a central red enameled medallion, inscribed F. I. A for Franciscus Imperator Austriae, surrounded by a ring of white enamels, inscribed Integritati et Merito (Latin Integrity and Merit), the reverse with a central white enameled medallion, inscribed Opes regum