Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Maria Theresa, Knight In Gold, C. 1815 GTRexclude measuring 43 mm (w) x

measuring 43 mm (w) x 59 mm (h)

the crossguard arms are tapered downward in a tripartite design

During the bloody Rhineland battles of 1945

consisting of a circular ribbed base

measuring 210x297mm

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Maria Theresa, Knight In Gold, C. 1815 GTRexclude measuring 43 mm (w) x(Militr Maria Theresien Orden). Instituted on June 18, 1757 by Empress Maria Theresia. (Issued 1757 1918). A beautifully made Napoleonic Era knight composed of Gold and enamels, in the form of a white enamelled Geneva cross with slightly waved arm finials, the obverse with a round convex central medallion presenting the Austrian national colours (red white red) in enamels, surrounded by a white enamel ring inscribed FORTITUDINI (Fortitude) in Gold