Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Larger Version, by Rothe, c.1980 United Republic of (HIAG Papiere)

(HIAG Papiere)

A War Merit Cross Second Class with Packet of Issue - In bronzed zinc

a Husar veteran’s badge

measuring 225 mm (w) x 287 mm (h) x 13 mm (d)

situated above a laurel wreath and topped by an inscription of “14

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Larger Version, by Rothe, c.1980 United Republic of (HIAG Papiere)(Ritterorden vom Goldenen Vlies). Instituted on 10 January 1429. Post 1945. A gilt bronze badge consisting of a heraldic rams fleece, suspended from a deep black coloured enamel flint, on either side of the flint are red enamelled flames, attached to a partially enamelled decorative link in the form a fire steel, this shows, in relief, a portrayal of Jason fighting the dragon and, above it, the device PRAETIUM LABORUM NON VILE (NO MEAN REWARD FOR