Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Smaller Version, by Rothe, c.1970 Auction on a dark blue wool

on a dark blue wool backer

minor nicks

topped by inscription of “ALLES FÜR DEUTSCHLAND” (“EVERYTHING FOR GERMANY”)

the detailing in the wings

remaining at duty - Captain Hugh Smith

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Smaller Version, by Rothe, c.1970 Auction on a dark blue wool(Ritterorden vom Goldenen Vlies). Instituted on 10 January 1429. Post 1945 Copy. A gilt copper alloy badge, smaller 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