Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Commander Cross Neck Badge, by Rothe, c.1920 Newly Listed Estates Branch Application (signed by

Estates Branch Application (signed by his mother

and is attached to the tunic via a spiral metal loop on the inside of the tunic

1944 and signed in blue crayon by a Senior Lieutenant and Battery Chief

the reverse bearing Schlemm’s handwritten name and rank

The exterior of the cap is constructed of fine quality thick field gray Mützentrikot with a twill weave consisting of parallel running ribs

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Commander Cross Neck Badge, by Rothe, c.1920 Newly Listed Estates Branch Application (signed byInstituted in 1099. In Silver gilt, a maltese cross in white enamel, Habsburg eagles in each quadrant, the reverse is silver gilt with decorative arms topped by a highly decorative Imperial crown, surmounted by a trophy of arms suspension with red and white enamels, measures 51. 6 mm (w) x 125 mm (h include trophy suspension), weighs 60. 3 grams, accompanied by a full length black neck ribbon, enamel damage to the 6 and 9 oclock arms, otherwise in