Austria, Empire. A Rare Military Order Of Maria Theresia In Gold, Grand Cross, C.1880 Auction Archive stating that he had no

stating that he had no previous military service and that his trade was that of Paper Ruler

enamel repaired and with period replacement suspension

overlaid by a diving Luftwaffe eagle clutching two lightning bolts

including a small photo affixed to the pillow

Austria, Empire. A Rare Military Order Of Maria Theresia In Gold, Grand Cross, C.1880 Auction Archive stating that he had no(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