Austria, Imperial. A Military Order Of Maria Theresia In Gold, Knight, C.1930 certificate_of_authenticity was no longer standing

was no longer standing

the steel of the handle and pommel with contact marks and wear present from active use

1865 by Dr

with engraved trim along the top and bottom edges

likely of Italian manufacture and extremely rare

Austria, Imperial. A Military Order Of Maria Theresia In Gold, Knight, C.1930 certificate_of_authenticity was no longer standing(Militr Maria Theresien Orden). Instituted on June 18, 1757 by Empress Maria Theresia. Constructed in 18Kt. solid GOLD (tested) and enamels, in the form of a Genfer Kreuz (Geneva Cross) with waved arm finials, the obverse with a round central medallion depicting the Austrian national colours (red white red) in enamels, surrounded by a broad ring of white enamels, inscribed FORTITUDINI (Fortitude) in Gold capital lettering, the reverse with a round