Austria, Empire. An Order Of St. Stephen By Rothe, Knight's Cross C. 1925 Newly Listed green oxidation residue and gilt

green oxidation residue and gilt wear evident on both sides

a 1915 clasp from a Saxe-Ernestine House Order decorations

above an inscription of “STEIN”

30 mm x 38 mm

accompanied by three First World War photos (including two cabinet cards)

Austria, Empire. An Order Of St. Stephen By Rothe, Knight's Cross C. 1925 Newly Listed green oxidation residue and giltAn Austrian Order of St. Stephen by the official maker Rothe; Knight's Cross c. 1925. Cross of very fine quality manufacture, in silver gilt and enamels, center in Gold (center medallions on obverse and reverse are of very fine quality., circa 1900 manufacture), suspension arch marked "CFR" along with Austrian hallmarks for silver (1922 1938), cross measures approximately 34mm x 58. 0 mm inclusive of crown suspension; cross of very fine quality and