Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Silver Merit Medal Newly Listed the reverse presents a screw

the reverse presents a screw back

the reverse with a central red enameled oval applique

on a dark blue backer with black backing on the reverse

which became worse upon further exposure and dampness

Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Silver Merit Medal Newly Listed the reverse presents a screw(Orden der Ritter von Malta). In silvered bronze, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h), medal content scratch mark on the reverse, contact marks overall, original Austrian style triangular ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Knights of Malta was originally founded by Godfrey of Bouillon in 1099. Following Godfreys successful campaign to conquer the Holy Land, he assigned a pilgrim hospital in Jerusalem with a constitution