Austria, Imperial. A Military Order Of Maria Theresa, Knight’s Cross In Gold By Rothe, From The Estate Of The Duke Of Hanover Auction Archive London Gazette 9 October 1915:

London Gazette 9 October 1915:

He was assassinated in November

His second in command was Captain B Filardi

measuring 69 mm x 70 mm

stamped "HS 74" ("HS" indicating the manufacturer

Austria, Imperial. A Military Order Of Maria Theresa, Knight’s Cross In Gold By Rothe, From The Estate Of The Duke Of Hanover Auction Archive London Gazette 9 October 1915:(Militr Maria Theresien Orden Ritterkreuz). Instituted 18 June 1757 by Empress Maria Theresa. (ca. 1866 issue). An extremely well presented example of the Military Order of Maria Theresa, constructed of Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with white enameled arms, the obverse bearing a central red and white medallion emblematic of the Austrian Empires national colours, within a white enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription