Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Set, By Rothe, c.1960 certificate_of_authenticity without maker mark but possibly

without maker mark but possibly made by Gebrüder Wegerhoff

numbered “4925”

This interesting engraved bayonet remains in a better than very fine condition

Constructed of a black wool base

accompanied by a dark chocolate coloured leather tab - dated 1940

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Set, By Rothe, c.1960 certificate_of_authenticity without maker mark but possibly(Leopold Orden Ritterkreuz). Instituted on January 8, 1808 by Franz I. Of post war Rothe manufacture, a cross pattee constructed of bronze gilt with red and white enameled arms, the obverse with a central red enameled medallion, inscribed F. I. A for Franciscus Imperator Austriae, surrounded by a ring of white enamels, inscribed Integritati et Merito (Latin Integrity and Merit), the reverse with a central white enameled medallion, inscribed Opes regum