Austria, Imperial. An Order of the German Knights, Professed Knight and Priest Breast Star, c.1900 United Republic of (This brief biography was taken

(This brief biography was taken from Ernst Obermaier's Die Ritterkreuzträger)

measuring 66 mm (w) x 40

the badge with a four-piece construction that includes two white and blue enamelled miniature Orders of St

a late-period example in very fine condition

Scabbard fittings are solid nickel

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the German Knights, Professed Knight and Priest Breast Star, c.1900 United Republic of (This brief biography was takenInstituted November 19, 1190. In silver, a large black enamelled cross pattee, with a thick silver border with textured edges, the reverse bearing a single vertical pin assembly, the pin is marked C. F. ROTHE WEIN with two A marks denoting Vienna manufacture, the base of the medal is marked FR and bears a silver dog head denoting silver fineness, the cross measures 59. 8 mm (w) x 66. 45 mm (h), weighs 43. 88 grams, there are clear enamel restorations