Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Larger Version, by Rothe, c.1980 visually-hidden backed by a large star

backed by a large star and wreath of linden leaves

named to Vegas as a Soldado and dated 4 February 1943

oxidation spots on the silvered insignia

where he recruited men in the United States for the European campaign

07 mm (w) x 30

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Larger Version, by Rothe, c.1980 visually-hidden backed by a large star(Ritterorden vom Goldenen Vlies). Instituted on 10 January 1429. Post 1945 Copy. A gilded silver neck badge, larger version, consisting of a heraldic rams fleece, suspended from a black slate coloured enamel flint, on either side of the flint are red enamelled flames, attached to a partially enamelled decorative link in the form a fire steel, this shows, in relief, a portrayal of Jason fighting the dragon and, above it, the device PRAETIUM LABORUM NON