Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Silver Merit Medal Buy Now Saar-Lautern” and “Eigentum der Obersten

Saar-Lautern” and “Eigentum der Obersten SA Führung” on the reverse

trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with double machine-embroidered black bands

It is an "untouched" example with a dark toning throughout

Commander's Neck Badge - in silver gilt and enamels

Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Silver Merit Medal Buy Now Saar-Lautern” and “Eigentum der Obersten(Orden der Ritter von Malta). In silvered bronze, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h), medal content scratch mark on the reverse, contact marks overall, original Austrian style triangular ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Knights of Malta was originally founded by Godfrey of Bouillon in 1099. Following Godfreys successful campaign to conquer the Holy Land, he assigned a pilgrim hospital in Jerusalem with a constitution