A Fine Austrian Imperial Order Of St. Stephen By Rothe; Grand Cross, C.1900 Hold He left for overseas service

He left for overseas service in the French theatre on March 9th

the aircraft left for Newfoundland and lost contact with base

Bronze gilt eagle above a laurel wreath

modern strikings

on March 26

A Fine Austrian Imperial Order Of St. Stephen By Rothe; Grand Cross, C.1900 Hold He left for overseas serviceGrand Cross Star, of multi piece construction, in silver, 86. 5mm, center appliqu in Gold and enamels, pin marked C. F. Rothe Wien, along with Austrian Imperial silver hallmarks (one tip of the star on reverse also contain one Austrian Imperial silver hallmarks, of very fine quality manufacture, excellent overall quality and fine enamels (without chipping), circa 1900 period manufacture, with nice old patina, in extremely fine condition.