Austria, Empire. An Order of the Knights of Malta, IV Class. Province of China before being sent for service

before being sent for service in the Boer War in the South African theatre

1928 for a minimum of five years

S” for “J Godet & Sohn

as evidenced by the manuals presented here

all medals court mounted on felt for display

Austria, Empire. An Order of the Knights of Malta, IV Class. Province of China before being sent for serviceIn gilt bronze, obverse shows Maltese cross surrounded by laurel wreath and topped by Greek cross, reverse inscription reads Mil. Ordo Equitum Melitensium Bene Merenti, on original ribbon with red and white edge stripes denoting an Austrian award, inclusive of loop 49. 36 mm (h) x 36. 5 mm (w), very fine condition. Housed in original brown case. Footnote: The medal was instituted on 24 April 1912 by Decree 1879 of the Sovereign Council of the Order,