Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Smaller Version, by Rothe, c.1970 Auction tarnished spots

tarnished spots

remaining at duty - Captain Hugh Smith

measuring 65 mm (w) x 30 mm (h)

the detailing in the wings

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Smaller Version, by Rothe, c.1970 Auction tarnished spots(Ritterorden vom Goldenen Vlies). Instituted on 10 January 1429. Post 1945 Copy. A gilt copper alloy badge, smaller version, consisting of a heraldic rams fleece, suspended from a black slate coloured enamel flint, on either side of the flint are red enamelled flames, attached to a partially enamelled decorative link in the form a fire steel, this shows, in relief, a portrayal of Jason fighting the dragon and, above it, the device PRAETIUM LABORUM NON