Austria, Imperial. An Order of Maria Theresa, Knight by Rothe, c. 1960 certificate_of_authenticity surrounded by inscriptions in Arabic

surrounded by inscriptions in Arabic and date marked "1313" (1895) in Eastern Arabic numerals

around Hamburg

and some softening of the shell consistent with moisture exposure

featuring a signature of an unidentified Generalleutnant

Also covered is the fascinating pastime of collecting such decorations

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Maria Theresa, Knight by Rothe, c. 1960 certificate_of_authenticity surrounded by inscriptions in Arabic(Militr Maria Theresien Orden, Kommandeurkreuz Museumsstck). In gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maria Theresa Cross with white enameled arms, the obverse bearing a central red and white enameled medallion, within a white enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of FORTITUDINI (FOR COURAGE), the reverse bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a gilt monogram of Empress Maria Theresa, within a green enameled