Austria, Empire. An Order of the Knights of Malta, IV Class. Newly Listed the announcement appearing in the

the announcement appearing in the British Medical Journal of July 25

A mixed lot of 35 badges and insignia

08 mm (w) x 16

the obverse bearing a central sword

Austria, Empire. An Order of the Knights of Malta, IV Class. Newly Listed the announcement appearing in theIn 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 ribbon with red and white edge stripes denoting an Austrian award, inclusive of loop 49. 36 mm (h) x 36. 5 mm (w), very fine condition. Housed in original brown case. Footnote: The medal was instituted on 24 April 1912 by Decree 1879 of the Sovereign Council of the Order,