Austria, Imperial. A Military Order Of Maria Theresa, Knight’s Cross In Gold By Rothe, From The Estate Of The Duke Of Hanover Auction 8 mm (w) x 21

8 mm (w) x 21

reverse illustrating the town of Ellwangen

obverse illustrating two standing riflemen shaking hands

marked on the ring “Pat

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Austria, Imperial. A Military Order Of Maria Theresa, Knight’s Cross In Gold By Rothe, From The Estate Of The Duke Of Hanover Auction 8 mm (w) x 21(Militr Maria Theresien Orden Ritterkreuz). Instituted 18 June 1757 by Empress Maria Theresa. (ca. 1866 issue). An extremely well presented example of the Military Order of Maria Theresa, constructed of Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with white enameled arms, the obverse bearing a central red and white medallion emblematic of the Austrian Empires national colours, within a white enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription