Austria, Empire. An Order of Leopold, Commander, by Rothe, c. 1980 visually-hidden (Verdienstkreuz “1849”)

(Verdienstkreuz “1849”)

flanked by a code of “M7/65” for the same maker

but the carriers had been so frightened by the ferocity of the assault that they were in shock

some bruising and pitting

and 68 Laces to madams

Austria, Empire. An Order of Leopold, Commander, by Rothe, c. 1980 visually-hidden (Verdienstkreuz “1849”)Instituted in 1808. In bronze gilt and enamels, red enameled cross with white enamel edging, obverse centerpiece bearing the monogram FIA in gold on a red enameled background, surrounded by a white enameled ring with the motto INTEGRITATI ET MERITO, the reverse centerpiece motto reads OPES REGUM CORDA SUBDITORUM on a white enameled background, surrounded by a gold ring, inclusive of laurel and crown suspension 79. 3 mm (h) x 40 mm (w), on original