Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order Of Maria Theresa, C.1930 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac mortar shells

mortar shells

the leather in the both the chin strap and sweatband remains supple

the obverse overlaid across the three and nine o’clock arms by a crossed sword clasp executed in gilt

Following his discharge from hospital

Light blue

Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order Of Maria Theresa, C.1930 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac mortar shells(Militr Maria Theresien Orden). Instituted on June 18, 1757 by Empress Maria Theresia. (Issued 1757 1918). In bronze gilt, a lovely miniature order of Maria Theresa, bearing cross with white enamel arms, the obverse presenting a red, white, red enamel disc surrounded by the inscription FORTITUDE, the reverse with the initials MFT, surrounded by a green enamelled ring, measures 17. 5mm (w) x 18. 7mm (h inclusive of integral suspension ring), weighs 3.