Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Maria Theresa, Knight In Gold, C. 1815 Buy Now Very light contact on the

Very light contact on the receiving clip and the upper

an absolutely superb early example of this order

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silver "42" mounted to a bronze insignia

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Maria Theresa, Knight In Gold, C. 1815 Buy Now Very light contact on the(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