Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Iron Crown, Iii Class, By Rothe Auction Archive to Driver Herbert Whiting

to Driver Herbert Whiting

A ceremony to individuals was possible if the award criteria had been fulfilled

maker marked B

a few small brown spots

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The Iron Crown, Iii Class, By Rothe Auction Archive to Driver Herbert Whiting(Orden der Eisernen Krone III. Klasse). Instituted 7 April 1815 by Emperor Franz I. (1914 1918 issue). (ca. 1900 issue). Constructed of Gold with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a double headed Austrian imperial eagle, clutching an orb and sceptre, overlaid by a central blue enameled shield bearing a gilt monogram of Emperor Franz I, within a green enameled laurel wreath, above a pedestal bearing stylized jewels, with a hollow crown