Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta, Bailiff Star Hold Silver Grade by Hauptmünzamt -

Silver Grade by Hauptmünzamt - Type II (1940-1945) Silvered zinc

circumscribed “Guerre D

repair evident in the white enamels

attached via a metal chain to the pocket's silver gilt button

in turn pasted to a paper stock backer

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta, Bailiff Star Hold Silver Grade by Hauptmünzamt -(Malteser Verdienstorden Bruststern). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a vaulted Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, the reverse with a narrow barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 49. 5 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm (h), weighing 14. 3 grams, light gilt wear, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.