Austria, Republic. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Neck Badge, by Rothe, c.1975 Hold 3 mm x 57 mm

3 mm x 57 mm

WWII Awards to 5th South African Infantry

gold top pin brooch

black paper backer exhibits wear exposing the aluminum bullion wire in places

75mm (x 58

Austria, Republic. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Neck Badge, by Rothe, c.1975 Hold 3 mm x 57 mm(Ritterorden vom Goldenen Vlies). Instituted January 10th, 1429. (c. 1975 issue). An Order of the Golden Fleece, constructed of gilded bronze, consisting of an Austrias typical facing front heraldic figure of the Golden Fleece with details for the fur texture, attached to a set of fine enameled Burgundy flames applique, with a central bulge medallion in black enamels and delineate enameled white sparks, on a shortened neck ribbon for suspension,