Austria, Empire. A Military Order of Maria Theresia, Knight’s Cross, Collector Copy, c. 1965 Auction on December 26

on December 26

the obverse of each also bearing dates “16

1944 and signed in blue ink by the Commander of the 96th Infantry Division

He arrived in France on June 17th

page 658 and reads as follows: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty

Austria, Empire. A Military Order of Maria Theresia, Knight’s Cross, Collector Copy, c. 1965 Auction on December 26(Militr Maria Theresien Orden). Instituted June 18th, 1757. (c. 1965 issue). Constructed of gilded silver, consisting of a white enameled Geneva cross with slightly waved arm finials, the obverse with a round central medallion presenting the Austrian national colours (red white red) in enamels, surrounded by a white enameled ring inscribed Fortitudini (Fortitude) in gilt, the reverse with a similar central medallion presenting a white enameled field