Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Neck Decoration, Exhibition Example by C.F. Rothe & Neffe, c. 1980 Auction thirty km southeast of Salerno

thirty km southeast of Salerno

affixed through the base to a silver stand presenting swirl details

91 mm (w) x 26

on the basis of documents attesting to actual participation in the defence of Leningrad issued by the unit commander

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Neck Decoration, Exhibition Example by C.F. Rothe & Neffe, c. 1980 Auction thirty km southeast of Salerno(Orden vom Goldenen Vlies, Halsdekoration Museumsstck). Constructed of a gilded silver alloy, consisting of a double sided depiction of the fleece of the ram Chrysomallos executed in exceptional detail, topped by an eyelet connecting to a double ringed suspension loop with a period original full length of neck ribbon, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of high quality exhibition example produced by the noted firm of C. F. Rothe & Neffe, c.