Austria, Empire. An Order of Leopold, Commander, by Rothe, c. 1980 visually-hidden and 68 Laces to madams

and 68 Laces to madams

9mm(width) x 65

the other with three silvered aluminum rank pips - all with both prongs fully intact

dated from 1940 onwards with some of the photos bearing handwritten captions

but the carriers had been so frightened by the ferocity of the assault that they were in shock

Austria, Empire. An Order of Leopold, Commander, by Rothe, c. 1980 visually-hidden and 68 Laces to madamsInstituted 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