Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta, Bailiff Star Republic of He died on July 27

He died on July 27

notably retaining an original two-piece paper insert featuring a diagram for correct wear and French-language description of award grades

0mm(width) x 71

the obverse of each bearing four bands of grey threaded piping interspersed with silver aluminum wire chevrons

with cloth label RZM 132/35 SS” (date of manufacture

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta, Bailiff Star Republic of He died on July 27(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.