Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Malta, Small I Class Merit Cross, Military Division Auction Archive It measures approximately 248 mm

It measures approximately 248 mm (w) x 250 mm (l)

it is in well worn condition

or more specifically

with minor oxidation visible to the lower edge

one is maker marked "R

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Malta, Small I Class Merit Cross, Military Division Auction Archive It measures approximately 248 mmInstituted 1099. A silver and white enamelled cross, the obverse medallion features a white Maltese cross on a red field, surrounded by a white enamel ring inscribed MIL. ORDO EQUITUM MELIT. BENE MERENTI, the reverse medallion presents the year 1916 on a red field surrounded by a white ring with a gilt wreath, measures 39. 5mm (w) x 43. 6mm (h), weighs 18. 0 grams (including ribbon), worn on an original black triangular ribbon with a white and red