Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Gold Grade Medal visually-hidden the artillery pieces and crown

the artillery pieces and crown framed within an open-ended wreath of silvered bullion wire in various textures along with silvered sequins

With pinback added after for wear on the chest)

the belt is in a near extremely fine condition

Accompanied by a unique presentation case

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Gold Grade Medal visually-hidden the artillery pieces and crownIn 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