Austria, Empire. An Order Of St. Stephen By Rothe, Knight's Cross C. 1925 Newly Listed framed in a full wreath

framed in a full wreath of laurel leaves

30 mm x 38 mm

One time we were dropping money down in the southeastern part of France

green oxidation residue and gilt wear evident on both sides

seven rows of simulated wire wrap and ornately engraved pommel

Austria, Empire. An Order Of St. Stephen By Rothe, Knight's Cross C. 1925 Newly Listed framed in a full wreathAn Austrian Order of St. Stephen by the official maker Rothe; Knight's Cross c. 1925. Cross of very fine quality manufacture, in silver gilt and enamels, center in Gold (center medallions on obverse and reverse are of very fine quality., circa 1900 manufacture), suspension arch marked "CFR" along with Austrian hallmarks for silver (1922 1938), cross measures approximately 34mm x 58. 0 mm inclusive of crown suspension; cross of very fine quality and