Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Iron Crown, Iii Class, Military Division, C. 1925 United Republic of A complete I Class set

A complete I Class set

as well as tools such as axes

“Bismarck”

1941-45 period

The backplate was riveted securely inside the cutout of the reverse

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Iron Crown, Iii Class, Military Division, C. 1925 United Republic of A complete I Class set(Kaiserlicher Orden der Eisernen Krone, III Klasse). Instituted 7 April 1815 by Emperor Franz I. (c. 1925 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the converse consisting of a double headed Austria imperial eagle clutching a sword and orb, overlaid by a blue enameled monogram of Emperor Franz I, flanked by green enameled laurel branches, the reverse overlaid by a blue enameled shield bearing an institution date of 1815, set