Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta, I Class Donat Cross, in Case Republic of 247 mm x 282 mm

247 mm x 282 mm

each constructed of a grey wool base with a buckram core

floral motif on the vertical pinback and flanked by dual stays

constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta, I Class Donat Cross, in Case Republic of 247 mm x 282 mm(Souverner Malteseorden). Instituted 1099. A silver gilt Maltese cross three arms with white enamels, one consisting of a silver gilt frame, with Fleur de lis between each arms of the cross, suspended from arabesques a hollow swivel crown, a red and white enameled bow and a broad loop for suspension from a replacement black silk neck ribbon, measuring 45. 4 mm (w) x 107. 5 mm (h in total), weighs 37. 9 grams, in overall extremely fine condition.