Austria, Empire. An Order Of St. Rupert Of The Prince-Archbishopric Of Salzburg, Knight's Cross Auction Special Reserve on October 1

Special Reserve on October 1

was almost entirely comprised of Pennsylvania National Guard troops and saw considerable action during the war

He was with 405 Squadron and died on March 15

Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (March 26

surrounded by enameled blue ribbon inscribed by cyrillic motto FOR FAITH PRINCE AND FATHERLAND

Austria, Empire. An Order Of St. Rupert Of The Prince-Archbishopric Of Salzburg, Knight's Cross Auction Special Reserve on October 1Cross of the KNights of the Order, in 18Kt Gold (tested) and enamels, measuring 51. 35mm x 51. 5mm, weighs 55. 7 grams, circa 1900 period manufacture, unmarked, of excellent quality manufacture, in extremely fine condition and very rare. Footnote: The Order of St. Rupert of the Prince Archbishopric of Salzburg, established in 1701, consisting of 3 grades (Grand cross, Commander and Knight) was seldom awarded and no precise information exists on exact