Austria, Empire. An Leopold Order, Knight’s Cross, Grand Cross Sword Small Decoration By R. Fischmeister Auction Archive vertical pinback with functional hinge

vertical pinback with functional hinge

34 Squadron (May 24

green lacquer purposely removed to reveal lettering

88 mm x 132 mm)

Austria, Empire. An Leopold Order, Knight’s Cross, Grand Cross Sword Small Decoration By R. Fischmeister Auction Archive vertical pinback with functional hinge(Leopold Orden Ritterkreuz mit Kriegsdekoration and Miniature) 1914 1918 Issue. A cross pattee constructed of silver gilt, with red and white enamels; the obverse with a central red enameled medallion, inscribed F. I. A for Franciscus Imperator Austriae, surrounded by a ring of white enamels, inscribed Integritati et Merito (Latin Integrity and Merit); the reverse with a central white enameled medallion, inscribed Opes regum corda subditorum (Latin