International. An Order of Malta, Reduced Sized Cross in Gold, c.1750 United Republic of re-engaged for an additional five

re-engaged for an additional five years' service on January 16

it weighs 38

including service records and information concerning distinctions

suspended from a pentagonal ribbon of light green with central white and blue stripes

Both housed in a large period box of issue with strong coat-of-arms on obverse and corresponding Johann Schwerdtner Wein makers marked on interior of lid

International. An Order of Malta, Reduced Sized Cross in Gold, c.1750 United Republic of re-engaged for an additional five(Souverner Ritter und Hospitalorden vom heiligen Johannes von Jerusalem von Rhodos und von Malta). In Gold and white enamels, a Maltese cross with a Fleur de lis in each quadrant, the reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a large hollow crown featuring delicate filigree work, measures 24. 2 mm (w) x 42. 2 mm (h), weighs 11. 29 grams, enamel chips to the tips of the arms and the center of the cross, a delicate piece exhibiting wear consistent with