Austria, Imperial. An Order of Maria Theresa, Knight by Rothe, c. 1960 Auction (Instituted 1943)

(Instituted 1943)

the outer circumference featuring a hand-pounded dimpled background covering approximately three-quarters of the surface

frame measuring 365 mm x 453 mm)

number stamped "1329" and maker marked "HERNANDEZ HNDS WILO" on the reverse

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Maria Theresa, Knight by Rothe, c. 1960 Auction (Instituted 1943)(Militr Maria Theresien Orden, Kommandeurkreuz Museumsstck). In gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maria Theresa Cross with white enameled arms, the obverse bearing a central red and white enameled medallion, within a white enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of FORTITUDINI (FOR COURAGE), the reverse bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a gilt monogram of Empress Maria Theresa, within a green enameled