Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order Of The Golden Fleece, In Gold, C.1900 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the insignia demonstrates some oxidation

the insignia demonstrates some oxidation and the backer’s paper liner has deteriorated

thanking him for loaning him the book)

the exterior with machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire with dual bands of light blue stripes

maker marked on reverse of pin B

Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order Of The Golden Fleece, In Gold, C.1900 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the insignia demonstrates some oxidation(Orden vom Goldenen Vliesz). Instituted October 1, 1429. A lovely miniature, in 18K Gold, featuring a sheep hung from its midsection, connected to a shield with red enamelled flames, and a blue enamelled arabesque resembling a crown, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 15. 84mm (w) x 28. 95mm (h), weighs 3. 3 grams, enamels intact, a lovely decoration in extremely fine condition.