Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta Bailiff Star, with Case Hold the 46 mm (w) x

the 46 mm (w) x 37

measuring 160 mm in length as presented

the sleeve also bears a Sturmmann rank insignia in the form of a triangular black wool backer bearing a single silver-grey embroidered tresse

these one-piece insignia were made in a machine woven (BeVo) style

Footnote: Joseph Albert LeClair

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta Bailiff Star, with Case Hold the 46 mm (w) x(Malteser Verdienstorden Bruststern). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a vaulted Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, the reverse with a narrow barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 53. 80 mm (w) x 54. 16 mm (h), weighing 20. 2 grams, accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a pressed card stock frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the interior