Austria, Republic. A Cased Order of the Golden Fleece, by C. F. Rothe of Vienna, c.1975 Province of China light soiling on the edges

light soiling on the edges of the pages

A ball-tipped enameled red Maltese cross in silver gilt

one of three clips intact

Instituted 9 November 1933

The brim extends outward at the back

Austria, Republic. A Cased Order of the Golden Fleece, by C. F. Rothe of Vienna, c.1975 Province of China light soiling on the edges(Ritterorden vom Goldenen Vlies). Instituted January 10th, 1429. Of very fine quality manufacture and very fine quality enamels, an exquisite Order of the Golden Fleece constructed of gilded bronze, consisting of an Austrias typical facing front heraldic figure of the Golden Fleece with details for the fur texture, attached on the top to a set of highly detailed Burgundy flames applique in splendid red enamels, with a central bulge medallion in black