Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Maria Theresa, Knight In Gold, C. 1815 Hold A cross pattee constructed of

A cross pattee constructed of silvered bronze

Air Force Medal

19 cm inside diameter

centre in Gold with obverse depicting Faustin Soulouque

with the 1st Depot Battalion

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Maria Theresa, Knight In Gold, C. 1815 Hold A cross pattee constructed of(Militr Maria Theresien Orden). Instituted on June 18, 1757 by Empress Maria Theresia. (Issued 1757 1918). A beautifully made Napoleonic Era knight composed of Gold and enamels, in the form of a white enamelled Geneva cross with slightly waved arm finials, the obverse with a round convex central medallion presenting the Austrian national colours (red white red) in enamels, surrounded by a white enamel ring inscribed FORTITUDINI (Fortitude) in Gold