Austria-Hungary, Kingdom. An Order of St. Stephen of Hungary, Commander Cross, by C. F. Rothe, c.1980s Auction (Orden ni Sikatuna)

(Orden ni Sikatuna)

engraved "CPL RICHARD E de VILLIERS USMCR" on the reverse

Jacobs stated "The Navy Department deeply regrets to inform you that your son

with blade of British commando fighting knife

51mm(w) x 75

Austria-Hungary, Kingdom. An Order of St. Stephen of Hungary, Commander Cross, by C. F. Rothe, c.1980s Auction (Orden ni Sikatuna)(Kniglich ungarischer St. Stephans Orden). Instituted May 5th, 1764. The cross is constructed of silver gilt with green enameled arms, on a fixed roop and partially hollow royal crown for suspension from its period original neck ribbon, unmarked but displaying the typical craftsmanship characteristics of Rothe of Vienna, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 42. 4 mm (l) not including the crown suspension, a good quality post 1945 manufacture example in near mint