Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Maria Theresa, Knight In Gold, C. 1815 Auction likely maker is Meybauer

likely maker is Meybauer

solders on both sides of the line were forced to dig in

on a bluish-grey Luftwaffe wool backer

with entry of following award EK 2 1914

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Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Maria Theresa, Knight In Gold, C. 1815 Auction likely maker is Meybauer(Militr Maria Theresien Orden). Instituted on June 18, 1757 by Empress Maria Theresia. (Issued 1757 1918). A beautifully made Napoleonic Era knight composed of Gold and enamels, in the form of a white enamelled Geneva cross with slightly waved arm finials, the obverse with a round convex central medallion presenting the Austrian national colours (red white red) in enamels, surrounded by a white enamel ring inscribed FORTITUDINI (Fortitude) in Gold