An Imperial Austrian Miniature Order Of St. Stephen C.1900 Auction surrounded by five concentric circles

surrounded by five concentric circles

but WWI medals were originally mounted and worn by the veteran as evidenced by the pitting on the BWM

centrepiece inscribed "TO-QUOC TRI-AN" (Gratitude of the Fatherland)

framed by a open-ended wreath of laurel leaves in green and red

An Imperial Austrian Miniature Order Of St. Stephen C.1900 Auction surrounded by five concentric circlesMiniature chain (Miniaturkollane) in silver gilt (full length), with attached Leopold miniature cross in silver gilt and enamels (14mm x 27mm), total length of chain is 24cm (or 9 inches), clasp tongue with Austrian silver hallmarks, clasp nicely hand engraved, of fine quality manufacture, in extremely fine condition. A Scarce Miniaturkollane.