Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta Bailiff Star, with Case Hold 3rd Defence Forces

3rd Defence Forces

illustrating a red embroidered arrow with a horizontal line through the middle

consisting of: A medal bar featuring five decorations

in silver (marked “900” for silver content on the reverse

in burgundy case of issue (case showing age and wear

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta Bailiff Star, with Case Hold 3rd Defence Forces(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