Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Grand Cross Neck Badge, C.1914 United Republic of Frankreich” (German-occupied France’s military commander)

Frankreich” (German-occupied France’s military commander) and his entourage as an example of such actions

A Second War Memorial Cross to Pte

and marked “900” for silver content

but of typical French manufacture by Arthus Bertrand

Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Grand Cross Neck Badge, C.1914 United Republic of Frankreich” (German-occupied France’s military commander)(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