Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta, Bailiff Star Province of China Throughout its history

Throughout its history

the front fitted with eight original gilt brass regimental buttons bearing the crowned Royal Dragoons device

the central well illustrating an Iron Cross 1914 in black in the centre

Class with Swords in silver gilt and enamels

marked DE Marchis in overall near very fine condition

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta, Bailiff Star Province of China Throughout its history(Malteser Verdienstorden Bruststern). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a vaulted Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, the reverse with a narrow barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 49. 5 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm (h), weighing 14. 3 grams, light gilt wear, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.