Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta, Bailiff Star Republic of each perforated with five ventilation

each perforated with five ventilation holes and an additional hole through which is looped a period drawstring

0mm(width) x 71

He died on July 27

demonstrating some softening of details

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta, Bailiff Star Republic of each perforated with five ventilation(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.