Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Gold Grade Medal Republic of 1917 and commanded the 4th

1917 and commanded the 4th Battalion

gold centre with well executed red enamels

measuring 35 mm (w) x 60 mm (h))

topped by a gilded shield with a white enameled oval disc bearing a gilt letter “K”

exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics of Braca Knaus

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Gold Grade Medal Republic of 1917 and commanded the 4thIn gilt bronze, obverse shows Maltese cross surrounded by laurel wreath and topped by Greek cross, reverse inscription reads Mil. Ordo Equitum Melitensium Bene Merenti, on original black ribbon, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 48. 9 mm (h including of integral ring), very fine condition. Footnote: The medal was instituted on 24 April 1912 by Decree 1879 of the Sovereign Council of the Order, having been proposed by Prince von Thun and Hohenstein, then