Austria, Empire. An Order of the Knights of Malta, IV Class. visually-hidden with black finished metal button

with black finished metal button hole attachment)

inside lid in yellow nylon

Footnote: David Perry was born on January 15

D 4 in January 1912

and pinned with dual gilded bronze rank pips and numerals “6”

Austria, Empire. An Order of the Knights of Malta, IV Class. visually-hidden with black finished metal buttonIn gilt bronze, obverse shows Maltese cross surrounded by laurel wreath and topped by Greek cross, reverse inscription reads Mil. Ordo Equitum Melitensium Bene Merenti, on original ribbon with red and white edge stripes denoting an Austrian award, inclusive of loop 49. 36 mm (h) x 36. 5 mm (w), very fine condition. Housed in original brown case. Footnote: The medal was instituted on 24 April 1912 by Decree 1879 of the Sovereign Council of the Order,