Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Iron Crown, III Class in Gold, by Rothe, c.1900 Hold 38th Bl Infy

38th Bl Infy

each fastened into a loop

measuring at 6

reverse with maker’s cartouche

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Iron Crown, III Class in Gold, by Rothe, c.1900 Hold 38th Bl Infy(Orden der Eiseren Krone). Instituted in 1805. Type III (1860 1918). Civil Division. In 18 K Gold with red, blue, white and green enamels, a double headed eagle perched on an iron crown with enamel details, a green enamel wreath along the bottom half, measures 29. 2 mm (w) x 55. 4 mm (h), weighs 23. 5 grams (including ribbon), marked on pendilia denoting manufacture by Rothe, in Vienna, with gold mark as well, worn on original ribbon via a white