Austria, Imperial. An Order of the German Knights, Professed Knight and Priest Breast Star, c.1900 United Republic of He was the last commander

He was the last commander of Jagdgeschwader 1

the badge with a four-piece construction that includes two white and blue enamelled miniature Orders of St

measuring 66 mm (w) x 40

obverse centre also in Gold etching by a right-facing woman

a late-period example in very fine condition

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the German Knights, Professed Knight and Priest Breast Star, c.1900 United Republic of He was the last commanderInstituted November 19, 1190. In silver, a large black enamelled cross pattee, with a thick silver border with textured edges, the reverse bearing a single vertical pin assembly, the pin is marked C. F. ROTHE WEIN with two A marks denoting Vienna manufacture, the base of the medal is marked FR and bears a silver dog head denoting silver fineness, the cross measures 59. 8 mm (w) x 66. 45 mm (h), weighs 43. 88 grams, there are clear enamel restorations