Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta, Bailiff Star Newly Listed the reverse plain and unmarked

the reverse plain and unmarked

with Reserve Infantry Battalion 163 in Eschwege

He was posted to Exhibition Camp

and the Honour Cross of the World War 1918 for Combatants

tiny piece of the white finish missing on the left stay

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta, Bailiff Star Newly Listed the reverse plain and unmarked(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.