Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Commander United Republic of Arthus Bertrand Type

Arthus Bertrand Type

measuring 128 mm x 102 mm

France on March 13th

12 Years Service - Bronze gilt

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Commander United Republic of Arthus Bertrand Type(Souverner Ritter und Hospitalorden vom heiligen Johannes von Jerusalem von Rhodos und von Malta, Profestiertes Grokreuz). Instituted in 1099. In silver gilt with enamels, a white enameled Maltese cross, fleur de lys in each quadrant, unmarked, inclusive of suspensions 11. 2 cm (h) x 4. 5 cm (w), on black neck ribbon, enamel chipping on the suspension, gilt wear on suspension, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Knights of Malta operated in Austria