Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, II Class Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity suspended from a loop and

suspended from a loop and its period original ribbon

The book measures 224 mm (w) x 286 mm (h)

with retaining nut and backing plate (nut marked “800”)

They were put to fighting against partisans

The French units involved in this expedition include: the 7th

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, II Class Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity suspended from a loop and(Souverner Malteseorden II. Klasse Verdienstkreuz mit Kriegsdekoration). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of an Anchor Cross with white enameled arms, the obverse with a central red enameled medallion bearing a white enameled Maltese cross, surrounded by a ring of white enamel bearing a gilt inscription of MIL. ORDO EQUITUM MELIT BENE MERENTI (MILITARY ORDER OF MERIT), the reverse with an analogous red enameled