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Austria, Imperial. A Military Order Of Maria Theresia In Gold, Knight By Rothe, To Capt. Gustave Von Sonnewend, C.1915
Austria, Imperial. A Military Order Of Maria Theresia In Gold, Knight By Rothe, To Capt. Gustave Von Sonnewend, C.1915
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(Militär Maria Theresien Orden). Instituted on June 18, 1757 by Empress Maria Theresia. A knight's cross, constructed in Gold and enamels, in the form of a Genfer Kreuz (Geneva Cross) with waved arm finials, the obverse with a round central medallion depicting the Austrian national colours (red-white-red) in enamels, surrounded by a broad ring of white enamels, inscribed “FORTITUDINI” (Fortitude) in Gold capital lettering, the reverse with a round white enamelled medallion inscribed “MTF” for “Maria Theresia Franciscus” in GOLD, surrounded by a green ring of enamels, the arms of the cross enamelled in white on the obverse and reverse, suspended from a three-loop suspension from its ribbon, measuring 31.1mm (w) x 33.8mm (h), weighs 16.0 grams (including ribbon), marked on ring with FR denoting Rothe manufacture, Gold hallmark denoting gold items of 750/1000 and Viennese manufacture, and "A" mark confirming Vienna manufacture, very minor enamel chip to 6 o’clock arm and obverse inscription ring, minor enamel damage to reverse arms in the form of small flakes and chips, suspended from a period original knights ribbon (bears modern pin marks), a rare decoration in near extremely fine condition.
Accompanied by photocopies of documents from the Federal Ministry of Defence relating to the recipient, Gustav von Sonnewend, and his request for a second entitlement of the Gold Medal for Bravery for Officers.
Also accompanied by an eMedals Certificate of Authenticity signed by Dr. Georg Ludwigstorff, Militaria Expert at Dorotheum GmBH and author of "Austrian Orders and Decorations."
Footnote: This knights cross was awarded to Captain Gustav von Sonnewend of the Alpenjägerregiment No. 11 on June 9, 1922 for auctions during the First World War.
Gustave was also awarded the Gold Bravery Medal for Officers, the Hungarian War Commemorative Medal with swords. In 1935, he was awarded a subsequent entitlement to the Gold Bravery Medal for Officers.
The Austrian Military Order of Maria Theresa was the highest war decoration awarded by the Habsburg Monarchy and was considered one of the most respected military orders of merit. It was conceptualized around 1749-1750, following the conclusion of the Peace Treaty of Aachen in 1748. The Order was officially founded during the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763), on June 18, 1757. The Knight was conferred upon Officers for extraordinary acts of valour and bravery. From 1757 to 1931, a total of 1,039 Knight’s Crosses were awarded.
(Militär Maria Theresien Orden). Instituted on June 18, 1757 by Empress Maria Theresia. A knight's cross, constructed in Gold and enamels, in the form of a Genfer Kreuz (Geneva Cross) with waved arm finials, the obverse with a round central medallion depicting the Austrian national colours (red-white-red) in enamels, surrounded by a broad ring of white enamels, inscribed “FORTITUDINI” (Fortitude) in Gold capital lettering, the reverse with a round white enamelled medallion inscribed “MTF” for “Maria Theresia Franciscus” in GOLD, surrounded by a green ring of enamels, the arms of the cross enamelled in white on the obverse and reverse, suspended from a three-loop suspension from its ribbon, measuring 31.1mm (w) x 33.8mm (h), weighs 16.0 grams (including ribbon), marked on ring with FR denoting Rothe manufacture, Gold hallmark denoting gold items of 750/1000 and Viennese manufacture, and "A" mark confirming Vienna manufacture, very minor enamel chip to 6 o’clock arm and obverse inscription ring, minor enamel damage to reverse arms in the form of small flakes and chips, suspended from a period original knights ribbon (bears modern pin marks), a rare decoration in near extremely fine condition.
Accompanied by photocopies of documents from the Federal Ministry of Defence relating to the recipient, Gustav von Sonnewend, and his request for a second entitlement of the Gold Medal for Bravery for Officers.
Also accompanied by an eMedals Certificate of Authenticity signed by Dr. Georg Ludwigstorff, Militaria Expert at Dorotheum GmBH and author of "Austrian Orders and Decorations."
Footnote: This knights cross was awarded to Captain Gustav von Sonnewend of the Alpenjägerregiment No. 11 on June 9, 1922 for auctions during the First World War.
Gustave was also awarded the Gold Bravery Medal for Officers, the Hungarian War Commemorative Medal with swords. In 1935, he was awarded a subsequent entitlement to the Gold Bravery Medal for Officers.
The Austrian Military Order of Maria Theresa was the highest war decoration awarded by the Habsburg Monarchy and was considered one of the most respected military orders of merit. It was conceptualized around 1749-1750, following the conclusion of the Peace Treaty of Aachen in 1748. The Order was officially founded during the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763), on June 18, 1757. The Knight was conferred upon Officers for extraordinary acts of valour and bravery. From 1757 to 1931, a total of 1,039 Knight’s Crosses were awarded.
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