Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Silver Merit Medal Auction Archive a preliminary Iron Cross 1914

a preliminary Iron Cross 1914 2nd Class certificate (155x203mm

a Prussian helmet insignia

with tape reinforcement of the spine and material fatigue evident that includes the loss of the bearer’s photo formerly pasted to the inside of the cover

’s Naval Adjutant

before attaining his final posting on December 28

Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Silver Merit Medal Auction Archive a preliminary Iron Cross 1914(Orden der Ritter von Malta). In silvered bronze, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h), medal content scratch mark on the reverse, contact marks overall, original Austrian style triangular ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Knights of Malta was originally founded by Godfrey of Bouillon in 1099. Following Godfreys successful campaign to conquer the Holy Land, he assigned a pilgrim hospital in Jerusalem with a constitution