Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Commander Buy Now oxidation and consequent loss of

oxidation and consequent loss of finish to the feinzink elements

hallmarked with a cornucopia and marked "BR" (bronze) on the reverse

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 506 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

overlaid by a central white enameled Maltese Cross

with one small nick to the right of the channel

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Commander Buy Now oxidation and consequent loss of(Souverner Ritter und Hospitalorden vom heiligen Johannes von Jerusalem von Rhodos und von Malta, Profestiertes Grokreuz). Instituted in 1099. In silver gilt with enamels, a white enameled Maltese cross, fleur de lys in each quadrant, unmarked, inclusive of suspensions 11. 2 cm (h) x 4. 5 cm (w), on black neck ribbon, enamel chipping on the suspension, gilt wear on suspension, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Knights of Malta operated in Austria