Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Silver Merit Medal Auction Archive marked “935” on the reverse

marked “935” on the reverse

spotting and surface wear on the reverse

The helmet measures 295 mm x 310 mm x 115 mm

before attaining his final posting on December 28

with tape reinforcement of the spine and material fatigue evident that includes the loss of the bearer’s photo formerly pasted to the inside of the cover

Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Silver Merit Medal Auction Archive marked “935” on the reverse(Orden der Ritter von Malta). In silvered bronze, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h), medal content scratch mark on the reverse, contact marks overall, original Austrian style triangular ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Knights of Malta was originally founded by Godfrey of Bouillon in 1099. Following Godfreys successful campaign to conquer the Holy Land, he assigned a pilgrim hospital in Jerusalem with a constitution