Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Commander Cross Neck Badge, c.1910 visually-hidden Footnote: The China Burma India

Footnote: The China Burma India Theater (CBI) was the United States military designation during the Second World War for the China and Southeast Asian or India-Burma (IBT) theaters

Each epaulette measures 120 mm (w) x 180 mm (h) x 100 mm (d) inclusive of its fringe

second being - a second awarded badge)

maker marked for Noelle & Hueck of Lüdenscheid and dated 1940

reverse maker inscribed "Vertrieb durch das HEIMATWERK OBERDONAU"

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Knights of Malta, Commander Cross Neck Badge, c.1910 visually-hidden Footnote: The China Burma IndiaInstituted in 1099. In Silver gilt, a maltese cross in white enamel, Habsburg eagles in each quadrant, topped by Imperial crown, inclusive of trophy of arms suspension, measures 13. 4 mm (h) x 6. 2 mm (w), on original black neck ribbon, near mint condition. Footnote: The Order of the Knights of Malta was originally founded by Godfrey of Bouillon in 1099. The Order grades were conferred for civil or war related services. When the grades were awarded to