A Fine Austrian Imperial Order Of St. Stephen By Rothe; Grand Cross, C.1900 Newly Listed Shore Base and Dockyard

Shore Base and Dockyard

later to see service in Germany at Hamburg

His service number on the medal and Attestation Paper says "A-10028" but is recorded on the Collections Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada websites as "410028"

first regiment

and in rare case of issue

A Fine Austrian Imperial Order Of St. Stephen By Rothe; Grand Cross, C.1900 Newly Listed Shore Base and DockyardGrand Cross Star, of multi piece construction, in silver, 86. 5mm, center appliqu in Gold and enamels, pin marked C. F. Rothe Wien, along with Austrian Imperial silver hallmarks (one tip of the star on reverse also contain one Austrian Imperial silver hallmarks, of very fine quality manufacture, excellent overall quality and fine enamels (without chipping), circa 1900 period manufacture, with nice old patina, in extremely fine condition.