Austria, Imperial. A Military Order of Maria Theresa, Commander by Rothe, c.1930 United Republic of ” and “B & N”

” and “B & N” likely for “Berg & Nolte

topped by a German State Crown from which ribbons emanate on both sides

A commemorative mine rescue badge

8 mm (w) x 49 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring

Austria, Imperial. A Military Order of Maria Theresa, Commander by Rothe, c.1930 United Republic of ” and “B & N”(Militr Maria Theresien Orden, Kommandeurkreuz). Constructed of silver gilt with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maria Theresa Cross with white enameled arms, the obverse bearing a central red and white enameled medallion, within a white enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of FORTITUDINI (FOR COURAGE), the reverse bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a gilt monogram of Empress Maria Theresa, within a green enameled