Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Starry Cross, Ii Class Case Hold 1944 to January 18

1944 to January 18

When Baur eventually tried to flee and break through the Soviet lines both of his legs were severely wounded

It is signed three times

second badge in sterling silver gilt

with original pin that has been a post war re-attached (these crosses have usually pins missing due to fragile nature of the material)

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Starry Cross, Ii Class Case Hold 1944 to January 18Instituted 18 September 1668. A presentation case for a II Class badge of the Order of the Starry Cross, constructed of wood with a faux red leather exterior, the obverse lid with a stylized gold border and central embossed depiction of the decoration, the interior with a padded white satin type lid liner, with a depressed white doeskin medal bed, opening with a functional bronze spring catch with exterior stud release, with a functional magnetic