Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Iron Crown, Iii Class, By Rothe Hold (maker marked "COMET" and marked

(maker marked "COMET" and marked "1/43" on the bottom

with dull edges and having a chipped tip

of the 1st Group of that Wing

extensive wear and soiling on the exterior

by Pope Gregory XVI

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Iron Crown, Iii Class, By Rothe Hold (maker marked "COMET" and marked(Orden der Eisernen Krone III. Klasse). Instituted 7 April 1815 by Emperor Franz I. (1914 1918 issue). (ca. 1900 issue). Constructed of Gold with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a double headed Austrian imperial eagle, clutching an orb and sceptre, overlaid by a central blue enameled shield bearing a gilt monogram of Emperor Franz I, within a green enameled laurel wreath, above a pedestal bearing stylized jewels, with a hollow crown