Austria, Empire. An Order of the Knights of Malta, IV Class. visually-hidden Ontario on September 26th

Ontario on September 26th

inside lid in yellow nylon

with black finished metal button hole attachment)

D 4 in January 1912

the spine with three green strings with metal eyelets

Austria, Empire. An Order of the Knights of Malta, IV Class. visually-hidden Ontario on September 26thIn gilt bronze, obverse shows Maltese cross surrounded by laurel wreath and topped by Greek cross, reverse inscription reads Mil. Ordo Equitum Melitensium Bene Merenti, on original ribbon with red and white edge stripes denoting an Austrian award, inclusive of loop 49. 36 mm (h) x 36. 5 mm (w), very fine condition. Housed in original brown case. Footnote: The medal was instituted on 24 April 1912 by Decree 1879 of the Sovereign Council of the Order,