Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta Bailiff Star, with Case Hold in burgundy case of issue

in burgundy case of issue (case showing age and wear

illustrating a red embroidered arrow with a horizontal line through the middle

suspended by original ribbon with ornament neck suspension

(Artillerie-Regiment 102 Erkennungsmarke)

in silver (marked “900” for silver content on the reverse

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta Bailiff Star, with Case Hold in burgundy case of issue(Malteser Verdienstorden Bruststern). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a vaulted Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, the reverse with a narrow barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 53. 80 mm (w) x 54. 16 mm (h), weighing 20. 2 grams, accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a pressed card stock frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the interior