Austria, Empire. An Leopold Order, Knight’s Cross, Grand Cross Sword Small Decoration By R. Fischmeister Archive silver insignia on a silvered

silver insignia on a silvered bronze base

000 strong) enjoyed considerable influence on the Croatian political and military leadership

which many collectors find baffling

covering 1939-1945 period

Austria, Empire. An Leopold Order, Knight’s Cross, Grand Cross Sword Small Decoration By R. Fischmeister Archive silver insignia on a silvered(Leopold Orden Ritterkreuz mit Kriegsdekoration and Miniature) 1914 1918 Issue. A cross pattee constructed of silver gilt, with red and white enamels; 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 corda subditorum (Latin