Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Silver Merit Medal Newly Listed two Group Photographs (sepia-toned

two Group Photographs (sepia-toned

Accompanied by three research papers

France and Germany Star (in bronze gilt

The recipients were eligible if they were on the strength of a unit in Korea for one day

inscribed in French "Pour Les honnêtes gens" (For Honest People) along the edges of the three lower arms

Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Silver Merit Medal Newly Listed two Group Photographs (sepia-toned(Orden der Ritter von Malta). In silvered bronze, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h), medal content scratch mark on the reverse, contact marks overall, original Austrian style triangular ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Knights of Malta was originally founded by Godfrey of Bouillon in 1099. Following Godfreys successful campaign to conquer the Holy Land, he assigned a pilgrim hospital in Jerusalem with a constitution