Austria, Empire. An Order of Leopold, Commander, by Rothe, c. 1980 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 511mm (w) x 109

511mm (w) x 109

and the grades of Gold Medal and Bronze Medal were added

framed by a full wreath of laurel leaves and attached to an ornate bracket bearing oak leaves and acorns

very fine condition with scuffing

At all times this officer's technical ability and devotion to duty have been outstanding"

Austria, Empire. An Order of Leopold, Commander, by Rothe, c. 1980 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 511mm (w) x 109Instituted in 1808. In bronze gilt and enamels, red enameled cross with white enamel edging, obverse centerpiece bearing the monogram FIA in gold on a red enameled background, surrounded by a white enameled ring with the motto INTEGRITATI ET MERITO, the reverse centerpiece motto reads OPES REGUM CORDA SUBDITORUM on a white enameled background, surrounded by a gold ring, inclusive of laurel and crown suspension 79. 3 mm (h) x 40 mm (w), on original