Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Commander Cross Neck Badge, by Rothe, c.1920 Newly Listed The exterior of the cap

The exterior of the cap is constructed of fine quality thick field gray Mützentrikot with a twill weave consisting of parallel running ribs

50 mm on the interior

the reverse bearing Schlemm’s handwritten name and rank

along with the "Star" mark

with a maple leaf band up the back

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Commander Cross Neck Badge, by Rothe, c.1920 Newly Listed The exterior of the capInstituted in 1099. In Silver gilt, a maltese cross in white enamel, Habsburg eagles in each quadrant, the reverse is silver gilt with decorative arms topped by a highly decorative Imperial crown, surmounted by a trophy of arms suspension with red and white enamels, measures 51. 6 mm (w) x 125 mm (h include trophy suspension), weighs 60. 3 grams, accompanied by a full length black neck ribbon, enamel damage to the 6 and 9 oclock arms, otherwise in