Austria, Imperial. An Order of the German Knights, Professed Knight and Priest Breast Star, c.1900 GTRexclude SIL" (sterling silver) on the

SIL" (sterling silver) on the reverse

This Commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the President of the United States for the time being

(afterwards Admiral of the Fleet) each ship also towed into action a whaler manned by a dozen Bluejackets

with one missing on the reverse

of which it is believed 150

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the German Knights, Professed Knight and Priest Breast Star, c.1900 GTRexclude SIL" (sterling silver) on theInstituted November 19, 1190. In silver, a large black enamelled cross pattee, with a thick silver border with textured edges, the reverse bearing a single vertical pin assembly, the pin is marked C. F. ROTHE WEIN with two A marks denoting Vienna manufacture, the base of the medal is marked FR and bears a silver dog head denoting silver fineness, the cross measures 59. 8 mm (w) x 66. 45 mm (h), weighs 43. 88 grams, there are clear enamel restorations