Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Commander Cross Neck Badge, by Rothe, c.1920 Republic of this dagger exhibits aluminum hilt

this dagger exhibits aluminum hilt fittings are well detailed

The same suspension and turret were used

a Schießbuch

the old imperial army

In operation

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Commander Cross Neck Badge, by Rothe, c.1920 Republic of this dagger exhibits aluminum hiltInstituted in 1099. In Silver gilt, a maltese cross in white enamel, Habsburg eagles in each quadrant, the reverse is silver gilt with decorative arms topped by a highly decorative Imperial crown, surmounted by a trophy of arms suspension with red and white enamels, measures 51. 6 mm (w) x 125 mm (h include trophy suspension), weighs 60. 3 grams, accompanied by a full length black neck ribbon, enamel damage to the 6 and 9 oclock arms, otherwise in