Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Iron Crown, I Class Star, By C.f. Rothe, C.1900 Hold as a Private (3034817) with

as a Private (3034817) with "C" Company

After serving with the 26th Battalion for four months

constructed of gilt bronze and red enameled arms

who had taken to lifeboats

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Iron Crown, I Class Star, By C.f. Rothe, C.1900 Hold as a Private (3034817) with(Orden der Eisernen Krone). Instituted on 7 April 1815 by Emperor Franz I. Type II. (1850 1914 Issue). A breast star constructed of an eight pointed silver star with jewel cut faceted rays, the obverse with a central Gold medallion with a sun ray pattern depicting the Iron Crown, with circumscription AVITA ET AUCTA (INHERIT AND MULTIPLY) on a blue enamelled background, surrounded by a border of golden beads, the reverse presents a vertical pinback,