Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order Of The Golden Fleece, In Gold, C.1900 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac she thinks it will be

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the exterior with machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire with dual bands of light blue stripes

the obverse bearing a central ribbed Geneva Cross

the insignia demonstrates some oxidation and the backer’s paper liner has deteriorated

Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order Of The Golden Fleece, In Gold, C.1900 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac she thinks it will be(Orden vom Goldenen Vliesz). Instituted October 1, 1429. A lovely miniature, in 18K Gold, featuring a sheep hung from its midsection, connected to a shield with red enamelled flames, and a blue enamelled arabesque resembling a crown, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 15. 84mm (w) x 28. 95mm (h), weighs 3. 3 grams, enamels intact, a lovely decoration in extremely fine condition.