Austria, Empire. An Order of Leopold, Commander, by Rothe, c. 1980 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse illustrating a thistle

the reverse illustrating a thistle in gold-coloured rolled bullion wire interlaced with sequins

A functional spring catch situated within the throat firmly holds the dagger in place during storage

At all times this officer's technical ability and devotion to duty have been outstanding"

511mm (w) x 109

measuring 50 mm (w) x 103 mm (h)

Austria, Empire. An Order of Leopold, Commander, by Rothe, c. 1980 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse illustrating a thistleInstituted in 1808. In bronze gilt and enamels, red enameled cross with white enamel edging, obverse centerpiece bearing the monogram FIA in gold on a red enameled background, surrounded by a white enameled ring with the motto INTEGRITATI ET MERITO, the reverse centerpiece motto reads OPES REGUM CORDA SUBDITORUM on a white enameled background, surrounded by a gold ring, inclusive of laurel and crown suspension 79. 3 mm (h) x 40 mm (w), on original