Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Commander Newly Listed the 1st Cossack Division together

the 1st Cossack Division together with the 2nd Cossack Division was transferred to the Waffen-SS

Both sides of the collar at the opening have Medical Officer's collar tabs in fine silvered aluminum wire

The cap is unmarked and measures approximately 272 mm (l) x 140 mm (h)

return address of "Registrar General of Shipping & Seaman

while on pass

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Commander Newly Listed the 1st Cossack Division together(Souverner Ritter und Hospitalorden vom heiligen Johannes von Jerusalem von Rhodos und von Malta, Profestiertes Grokreuz). Instituted in 1099. In silver gilt with enamels, a white enameled Maltese cross, fleur de lys in each quadrant, unmarked, inclusive of suspensions 11. 2 cm (h) x 4. 5 cm (w), on black neck ribbon, enamel chipping on the suspension, gilt wear on suspension, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Knights of Malta operated in Austria