Austria, Empire. A Rare Military Order Of Maria Theresia In Gold, Grand Cross, C.1880 certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: Walter Smith enlisted with

Footnote: Walter Smith enlisted with the 2/5th Regiment of Foot on September 25

8 mm inclusive of its clasps

t-bar at the shoulder end and underside in navy blue wool

early full oak leaf wreath with small helmet

before returning the 1st Battalion

Austria, Empire. A Rare Military Order Of Maria Theresia In Gold, Grand Cross, C.1880 certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: Walter Smith enlisted with(Militr Maria Theresien Orden). Instituted on June 18, 1757 by Empress Maria Theresia. (Issued 1757 1918). An officially issued Grand Cross, constructed of 18Kt. GOLD and enamels, in the form of a Genfer Kreuz (Geneva Cross) with waved arm finials, the obverse with a round central medallion depicting the Austrian national colors (red white red) in enamels, surrounded by a broad ring of white enamels, inscribed FORTITUDINI (Fortitude) in GOLD capital