Austria, Imperial. A Military Order Of Maria Theresa, Knight’s Cross In Gold By Rothe, From The Estate Of The Duke Of Hanover Auction Archive he is wearing what appears

he is wearing what appears as an SS-Officer's buckle and black belt on the photo)

with the cracks that would have been made during modification filled in

surrounded by the "SA" insignia

It was often awarded to Norwegian subjects of the dual monarchy until Oscar I founded the Norwegian Order of St

Austria, Imperial. A Military Order Of Maria Theresa, Knight’s Cross In Gold By Rothe, From The Estate Of The Duke Of Hanover Auction Archive he is wearing what appears(Militr Maria Theresien Orden Ritterkreuz). Instituted 18 June 1757 by Empress Maria Theresa. (ca. 1866 issue). An extremely well presented example of the Military Order of Maria Theresa, constructed of Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with white enameled arms, the obverse bearing a central red and white medallion emblematic of the Austrian Empires national colours, within a white enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription