Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Commander United Republic of 12 Years Service - Bronze

12 Years Service - Bronze gilt

The leather hanger is in excellent condition having supple leather

obverse illustrating the radiant cross of St Stephen upon a crown and three hills from the Hungarian coat of arms within a ring inscribed "DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO PATRIA MORI" (Latin from the Roman poet Horace - It is Sweet and Fitting to Die for One's Country)

the cross is surmounted by a crown attached to a red triangular ribbon

France on March 13th

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Commander United Republic of 12 Years Service - Bronze(Souverner Ritter und Hospitalorden vom heiligen Johannes von Jerusalem von Rhodos und von Malta, Profestiertes Grokreuz). Instituted in 1099. In silver gilt with enamels, a white enameled Maltese cross, fleur de lys in each quadrant, unmarked, inclusive of suspensions 11. 2 cm (h) x 4. 5 cm (w), on black neck ribbon, enamel chipping on the suspension, gilt wear on suspension, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Knights of Malta operated in Austria