Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Iron Crown, Grand Cross, By C.f. Rothe, C.1917 Hold constructed in silvered zink

constructed in silvered zink

heavy leather strap and solid latch

while the cartouche on the bottom row is inscribed "CHRISTMAS 1914"

During his career in the Luftwaffe he earned the Aviator Badge

Is accompanied by research file (scans shown) and copied photograph

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Iron Crown, Grand Cross, By C.f. Rothe, C.1917 Hold constructed in silvered zink(Kaiserlicher Orden der Eisernen Krone, Grokreuz). Reinstituted 7 April 1815 by Emperor Franz I. (1914 1918 issue). In bronze gilt consisting of a double headed, Habsburg style imperial eagle clutching an orb and swords, bearing a central blue enameled shield with gilt monogram of Franz I, flanked by dual green enameled laurel branches, with a gilt crown adorned with red, green, and white enameled jewels at the bottom, topped by a Habsburg crown with