Austria, Imperial. An Order of Maria Theresa, Knight, c. 1925 Auction the type 10 Field Cannon

the type 10 Field Cannon

reverse maker marked "Hoffmann

Franco Era (1949-1975)

minor loss of paint evident to the cross

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Maria Theresa, Knight, c. 1925 Auction the type 10 Field Cannon(Militr Maria Theresien Orden). Instituted on June 18, 1757. Of private manufacture, a bronze gilt Order of Maria Theresa, comprising a white enamelled cross with bulbous arms, the obverse presenting a crisp red and white enamelled medallion of the Austrian flag, surrounded by a white ring inscribed FORTITVDINI, the reverse features the cypher of Maria Theresa surrounded by a green enamel ring, the cross measures 32. 96mm (w) x 35. 50mm (h inclusive