Austria, Republic. A Cased Order of the Golden Fleece, by C. F. Rothe of Vienna, c.1975 Province of China one of three clips intact

one of three clips intact

large original ring and period ribbon

32 cm x 23 cm

1898 and April 5

Instituted 9 November 1933

Austria, Republic. A Cased Order of the Golden Fleece, by C. F. Rothe of Vienna, c.1975 Province of China one of three clips intact(Ritterorden vom Goldenen Vlies). Instituted January 10th, 1429. Of very fine quality manufacture and very fine quality enamels, an exquisite Order of the Golden Fleece constructed of gilded bronze, consisting of an Austrias typical facing front heraldic figure of the Golden Fleece with details for the fur texture, attached on the top to a set of highly detailed Burgundy flames applique in splendid red enamels, with a central bulge medallion in black