Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Iron Crown, Knight with War Decoration, c.1917 GTRexclude to take the first step

to take the first step toward establishing an organization that was originally named the Naval Commandery of the United States of America

a Maltese cross in silver gilt and white enameled arms

the reverse with a crowned cipher of King Wilhelm III in the center of the cross

74 mm (w) x 32

Leard was sent to Halifax

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Iron Crown, Knight with War Decoration, c.1917 GTRexclude to take the first step(Orden der Eisernen Krone). Instituted February 12 1816. Type III (1860 1918). Military Division. In bronze gilt, a double headed eagle perched on an iron crown with enamel details, a green enamel wreath along the bottom half, measures 31. 89 mm (w) x 60. 34 mm (h), weighs 22. 74 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon with crossed swords device, light enamel wear and several white enamel beads missing from loop, remains in near extremely