Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Sms Szent István Cap Tally Ribbon Archive A Miniature Order of Merit

A Miniature Order of Merit of Liechtenstein - Miniature breast star in silver and enamels

the front legs tucked under its body

above a banner bearing an inscription of “STURMANGRIFF” (“CHARGE”)

measuring 31 mm (w) x 41

8 mm (w) x 88

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Sms Szent István Cap Tally Ribbon Archive A Miniature Order of Merit(Mtzenband Szent Istvn). Constructed of black rayon, the exterior bearing a machine embroidered gold bullion wire inscription of S. M. S. SZENT ISTVN, unmarked, measuring 3. 5 cm (w) x 95. 5 cm (l), a scarce ribbon issued to a crew member of a Tegetthoff class dreadnought battleship with a storied wartime career in extremely fine condition.