Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta Bailiff Star, with Case Hold stationed at the southern part

stationed at the southern part of the Eastern Front

and pinned with gilded bronze rank pips and a number “7”

Stitched onto the upper left arm is an additional insignia consisting of a black rayon backer bearing a light brown

reverse presenting cypher of Leopold I (LL RR) on enameled black background

3 mm (w) x 17

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta Bailiff Star, with Case Hold stationed at the southern part(Malteser Verdienstorden Bruststern). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a vaulted Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, the reverse with a narrow barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 53. 80 mm (w) x 54. 16 mm (h), weighing 20. 2 grams, accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a pressed card stock frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the interior