Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta Bailiff Star, with Case Hold The order was officially established

The order was officially established in Meiji 8th year (1875)

inscribed "SEMPRE E DOVUNQUE" (Always and Anywhere)

27 mm (w) x 71

3rd Defence Forces

in burgundy case of issue (case showing age and wear

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta Bailiff Star, with Case Hold The order was officially established(Malteser Verdienstorden Bruststern). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a vaulted Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, the reverse with a narrow barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 53. 80 mm (w) x 54. 16 mm (h), weighing 20. 2 grams, accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a pressed card stock frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the interior