Austria-Hungary, Empire. A Teutonic Order Professed Knight’s Breast Cross, C. 1900 United Republic of Over the course of his

Over the course of his military career

slightly thin enamels on the right and lower arms of the cross

extensive padding around the ears

screen-printed in black

Austria-Hungary, Empire. A Teutonic Order Professed Knight’s Breast Cross, C. 1900 United Republic of Over the course of his(Brustkreuz eines Angehrigen des Deutschen Ordens). Constructed of silver with enamels, consisting of a Latin Cross the obverse with black enameled arms trimmed with ribbed and pebbled borders, the reverse bearing a central rivet, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 54. 20 mm (w) x 60. 30 mm (h), weighing 23. 9 grams, with minor tarnishing evident, in extremely fine condition.