Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Grand Cross Neck Badge, C.1914 United Republic of Cloth Version - Very fine

Cloth Version - Very fine quality

and marked “900” for silver content

but of typical French manufacture by Arthus Bertrand

when the United States Army 10th Air Force in India contracted with the African Division of Pan-American Airways to handle the transport of 30

Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Grand Cross Neck Badge, C.1914 United Republic of Cloth Version - Very fine(Souverner Malteseorden). Military Division. A silver gilt Maltese cross with three white enameled arms, 12 o'clock arm remaining a gilt field, with crowned double headed eagles in each quadrant, suspended from arabesques a hollow swivel crown and an ornate Trophy of Arms denoting military division, Trophy of Arms presenting red and white crest as well as an hand etched reverse, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 113 mm (h inclusive of crown as well as Trophy