Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Gold Grade Medal Republic of and a Hand-Made Cross (three

and a Hand-Made Cross (three pieces of metal riveted together

exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics of Braca Knaus

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3mm(w) x 60

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Gold Grade Medal Republic of and a Hand-Made Cross (threeIn gilt bronze, obverse shows Maltese cross surrounded by laurel wreath and topped by Greek cross, reverse inscription reads Mil. Ordo Equitum Melitensium Bene Merenti, on original black ribbon, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 48. 9 mm (h including of integral ring), very fine condition. Footnote: The medal was instituted on 24 April 1912 by Decree 1879 of the Sovereign Council of the Order, having been proposed by Prince von Thun and Hohenstein, then