Austria, Empire. A Military Order of Maria Theresa, II Class Commander, by Rothe, c.1970 Hold and at the bottom by

and at the bottom by a gilded bronze button

with a ribbon banner below inscribed "FERT" (the motto of the royal house of Savoy-Sardinia and Italy)

A polished magnetic metal bar and pommel comprise the handle

showing age and slight use/scuffing

The remains of Staff Sergeant Frank R

Austria, Empire. A Military Order of Maria Theresa, II Class Commander, by Rothe, c.1970 Hold and at the bottom by(Militr Maria Theresien Orden). Instituted in 1757, discontinued in 1919. Three piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, unmarked but done in the Rothe of Vienna style, measuring 44 mm (w) x 47. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on its original full length neck ribbon with ties sewn in place at the ends, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Maria Theresa was instituted on June 18,