Instituted 15 May 1938 by Baldur von Schirach
the fold-out maps in colour on an off-white paper stock
as awarded for the Korean War
and a sixth miscellaneous group
with a date “1939” in a banner at the base
Austria, Empire. An Military Order Of Maria Theresa, Grand Cross Star, By Vincent Mayer’s Söhne United Republic of Instituted 15 May 1938 byAn Austrian Military Order of Maria Theresa (Militar Maria Theresien Orden), Grand Cross Star in silver, silver gilt and enamels, Great War period manufacture; measures 60. 3mm(w) x 60. 7mm(h), of very fine quality manufacture by the official maker of this insignia "Vinc Mayers Sohne Wien", hallmarked on reverse of the star cartouche, also marked on the pin with "A A" mark (Viennese silver hallmark); enamels intact, in extremely fine condition and