Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, II Class Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity the frame measuring 178 mm

the frame measuring 178 mm x 630 mm

with retaining nut and backing plate (nut marked “800”)

The book measures 224 mm (w) x 286 mm (h)

maker marked “RZM M1/35” (Wachtler & Lange

A stiff piece of metal inside the epaulets prevents them from bending or bowing during wear

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, II Class Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity the frame measuring 178 mm(Souverner Malteseorden II. Klasse Verdienstkreuz mit Kriegsdekoration). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of an Anchor Cross with white enameled arms, the obverse with a central red enameled medallion bearing a white enameled Maltese cross, surrounded by a ring of white enamel bearing a gilt inscription of MIL. ORDO EQUITUM MELIT BENE MERENTI (MILITARY ORDER OF MERIT), the reverse with an analogous red enameled