Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta Bailiff Star, with Case Hold 9mm (h – inclusive of

9mm (h – inclusive of integral suspension post)

3rd Defence Forces

(Artillerie-Regiment 102 Erkennungsmarke)

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

The order was officially established in Meiji 8th year (1875)

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta Bailiff Star, with Case Hold 9mm (h – inclusive of(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