Austria-Hungary, Kingdom. An Order of St. Stephen of Hungary, Commander Cross, by C. F. Rothe, c.1980s Auction Knight’s Badge

Knight’s Badge

enamelled insignia affixed to a bronze gilt base

accompanied by a period neck war ribbon without ties

Green was promoted to Corporal

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Austria-Hungary, Kingdom. An Order of St. Stephen of Hungary, Commander Cross, by C. F. Rothe, c.1980s Auction Knight’s Badge(Kniglich ungarischer St. Stephans Orden). Instituted May 5th, 1764. The cross is constructed of silver gilt with green enameled arms, on a fixed roop and partially hollow royal crown for suspension from its period original neck ribbon, unmarked but displaying the typical craftsmanship characteristics of Rothe of Vienna, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 42. 4 mm (l) not including the crown suspension, a good quality post 1945 manufacture example in near mint