Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Grand Cross Neck Badge, C.1914 United Republic of the underside of the cover

the underside of the cover is dual bird hallmarked

but of typical French manufacture by Arthus Bertrand

A War Merit Cross First Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienst Kreuz 1

and marked “900” for silver content

(4309 Pte J

Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Grand Cross Neck Badge, C.1914 United Republic of the underside of the cover(Souverner Malteseorden). Military Division. A silver gilt Maltese cross with three white enameled arms, 12 o'clock arm remaining a gilt field, with crowned double headed eagles in each quadrant, suspended from arabesques a hollow swivel crown and an ornate Trophy of Arms denoting military division, Trophy of Arms presenting red and white crest as well as an hand etched reverse, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 113 mm (h inclusive of crown as well as Trophy