Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Iron Crown, Knight with War Decoration, c.1917 visually-hidden To be awarded the Marine

To be awarded the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal

The chape and locket each held in place via two screws each

Bronze fixtures are secured to both the tip and throat with staple-style reverse rivets

but is otherwise in an extremely fine condition

measuring 63 mm (w) x 75 mm (l) x 20 mm (h)

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Iron Crown, Knight with War Decoration, c.1917 visually-hidden To be awarded the Marine(Orden der Eisernen Krone). Instituted February 12 1816. Type III (1860 1918). Military Division. In bronze gilt, a double headed eagle perched on an iron crown with enamel details, a green enamel wreath along the bottom half, measures 31. 89 mm (w) x 60. 34 mm (h), weighs 22. 74 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon with crossed swords device, light enamel wear and several white enamel beads missing from loop, remains in near extremely