Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Commander Cross Neck Badge, c.1910 Auction heavily-stitched along the rear seam

heavily-stitched along the rear seam and bottom

A Legion of Honneur (Type IV

along with the size “57” and a foreign theatre mark

An “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Commander Cross Neck Badge, c.1910 Auction heavily-stitched along the rear seamInstituted in 1099. In Silver gilt, a maltese cross in white enamel, Habsburg eagles in each quadrant, topped by Imperial crown, inclusive of trophy of arms suspension, measures 13. 4 mm (h) x 6. 2 mm (w), on original black neck ribbon, near mint condition. Footnote: The Order of the Knights of Malta was originally founded by Godfrey of Bouillon in 1099. The Order grades were conferred for civil or war related services. When the grades were awarded to