Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Iron Crown, Knight with War Decoration, c.1917 Province of China constructed of green and white

constructed of green and white bakelite

Tiptaft) and marked "STERLING" beside "SILVER" on the reverse

reveals the inscription "REGAL / STERLING SILVER / 181184" with multiple handwritten inscribed numbers on the underside of the cover

obverse centre exhibiting a finely detailed hand-painted design on enamels of multiple colors

topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a swastika

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Iron Crown, Knight with War Decoration, c.1917 Province of China constructed of green and white(Orden der Eisernen Krone). Instituted February 12 1816. Type III (1860 1918). Military Division. In bronze gilt, a double headed eagle perched on an iron crown with enamel details, a green enamel wreath along the bottom half, measures 31. 89 mm (w) x 60. 34 mm (h), weighs 22. 74 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon with crossed swords device, light enamel wear and several white enamel beads missing from loop, remains in near extremely