Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Gold Grade Medal visually-hidden measuring 52 mm (w) x

measuring 52 mm (w) x 51

With pinback added after for wear on the chest)

light brown paper-covered case

Footnote: After the end of the Second World War

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Gold Grade Medal visually-hidden measuring 52 mm (w) xIn gilt bronze, obverse shows Maltese cross surrounded by laurel wreath and topped by Greek cross, reverse inscription reads Mil. Ordo Equitum Melitensium Bene Merenti, on original black ribbon, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 48. 9 mm (h including of integral ring), very fine condition. Footnote: The medal was instituted on 24 April 1912 by Decree 1879 of the Sovereign Council of the Order, having been proposed by Prince von Thun and Hohenstein, then