Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta, Bailiff Star Republic of This is a well-preserved Motorized

This is a well-preserved Motorized Gendarmerie motorcycle crash helmet

0mm(width) x 71

each perforated with five ventilation holes and an additional hole through which is looped a period drawstring

scattered chipping evident in the blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece ring

notably retaining an original two-piece paper insert featuring a diagram for correct wear and French-language description of award grades

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta, Bailiff Star Republic of This is a well-preserved Motorized(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.