Austria, Empire. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Made by Rothe, c. 1970 Archive above a five-pointed ribbed star

above a five-pointed ribbed star and a crossed rifle and sword

Hyacinth Basilicain Chicago's Polish Village

at Valcartier Camp

and in as worn condition

Austria, Empire. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Made by Rothe, c. 1970 Archive above a five-pointed ribbed starInstituted in 1430. In bronze, heavily gilt, form of a limp fleece held around its middle by a belt, on red ribbon, inclusive of loop measures 52. 1 mm (h) x 26. 9 mm (w), near mint condition. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Fleece is a Roman Catholic order of chivalry founded in Bruges by the Burgundian duke Philip the Good in 1430. Today, two branches of the Order exist, namely the Spanish and the Austrian Fleece; the current grand masters are