Austria, Imperial. An Order of Maria Theresa, Knight, c. 1925 Republic of the integral ring marked with

the integral ring marked with a Dianakopf (Diana Head) and number “2”

as "having been found medically unfit for service"

He was awarded the decoration on July 20

Stitched onto the peak is an insignia consisting of an olive-drab rayon backer bearing a machine-embroidered

XXXVI - Lessons and Issues of the War

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Maria Theresa, Knight, c. 1925 Republic of the integral ring marked with(Militr Maria Theresien Orden). Instituted on June 18, 1757. Of private manufacture, a bronze gilt Order of Maria Theresa, comprising a white enamelled cross with bulbous arms, the obverse presenting a crisp red and white enamelled medallion of the Austrian flag, surrounded by a white ring inscribed FORTITVDINI, the reverse features the cypher of Maria Theresa surrounded by a green enamel ring, the cross measures 32. 96mm (w) x 35. 50mm (h inclusive