Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Smaller Version, by Rothe, c.1970 Auction he enlisted in the 146th

he enlisted in the 146th Infantry Regiment but was transferred to the 59th Infantry Battalion

the opposite side bearing a 1939 Iron Cross similarly executed in high relief

tarnished spots

measuring 65 mm (w) x 30 mm (h)

minor nicks

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Smaller Version, by Rothe, c.1970 Auction he enlisted in the 146th(Ritterorden vom Goldenen Vlies). Instituted on 10 January 1429. Post 1945 Copy. A gilt copper alloy badge, smaller version, consisting of a heraldic rams fleece, suspended from a black slate coloured enamel flint, on either side of the flint are red enamelled flames, attached to a partially enamelled decorative link in the form a fire steel, this shows, in relief, a portrayal of Jason fighting the dragon and, above it, the device PRAETIUM LABORUM NON