Austria, Empire. An Order Of Elisabeth, Second Class Cross, By F. Rothe, C.1900 Auction Archive pebble-textured obverse surface

pebble-textured obverse surface

the insignia measuring 152 mm x 175 mm

green and black embroidered University of Toronto coat-of-arms

There is a cotton lined pocket on the left breast

in the plebiscite of January 13

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Elisabeth, Second Class Cross, By F. Rothe, C.1900 Auction Archive pebble-textured obverse surface(Elisabeth Orden, II Klasse). Instituted 1898. A silver Latin cross consisting of red and white enamels, with roses between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a central white enameled medallion with a rightward facing bust of Elisabeth in gold; the reverse with a central white enameled medallion with a golden royal cipher of Elisabeth, fine hand engraved detailing; on a loop for suspension; marked FR for F. Rothe, Wien, along with a Vienna Assay