Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Commander United Republic of intact enamels on the DSO

intact enamels on the DSO

it was declared safe

where he achieved the rank of Ordinary Seaman on December 15

the cross is surmounted by a crown attached to a red triangular ribbon

obverse illustrating the radiant cross of St Stephen upon a crown and three hills from the Hungarian coat of arms within a ring inscribed "DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO PATRIA MORI" (Latin from the Roman poet Horace - It is Sweet and Fitting to Die for One's Country)

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Commander United Republic of intact enamels on the DSO(Souverner Ritter und Hospitalorden vom heiligen Johannes von Jerusalem von Rhodos und von Malta, Profestiertes Grokreuz). Instituted in 1099. In silver gilt with enamels, a white enameled Maltese cross, fleur de lys in each quadrant, unmarked, inclusive of suspensions 11. 2 cm (h) x 4. 5 cm (w), on black neck ribbon, enamel chipping on the suspension, gilt wear on suspension, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Knights of Malta operated in Austria