Austria, Empire. Two Aiguillettes United Republic of within a pebbled and ribbed

within a pebbled and ribbed ring bearing a raised inscription of “MEINE EHRE HEIßT TREUE” (“MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY”)

the lion's eye in black embroidery

gilt is well worn on the entirety of cross

crazing present in the red enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock and on the Red Cross on the centrepiece

Austria, Empire. Two Aiguillettes United Republic of within a pebbled and ribbed1. First aiguillette in a dark yellow embroidered cord, the central four strands straight, the two end strands braided and incorporating a knot, both ends finished with a 93 mm long gilt metal tip bearing the Austrian coat of arms and topped by the Royal crown, all six strands joined together via a piece of maroon wool at the junction, with a black metal button maker marked "JULIUS MAYER WIEN" sewn in place at the junction, measuring approximately