Austria - Order of Leopold, Knight's Cross
The Knight's Cross of the Austrian Order of Leopold, one of the most prestigious dynastic and merit orders of the Habsburg Monarchy, was established in 1808 by Emperor Franz I to recognize outstanding civil and military service to the Emperor and the state. The Knight's Cross is an enameled cross bearing the motto "Integritati et Merito" ("For Integrity and Merit") in its central medallion. Worn on a ribbon on the left breast, the insignia represented the entry-level rank, though it retained its significance due to the relatively limited number of recipients of the Order of Leopold. The Knight's Cross of the Order of Leopold exemplifies the culture of decoration in the Austrian Empire during the 19th century and is closely associated with the monarchy's state, military, and social elite.
Size approx: 31 x 51 mm
Origin: Austria
High-quality reproduction (copy)
Incl. Triangle ribbon
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