Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order Of The Golden Fleece, In Gold, C.1900 GTRexclude 1917) with G

1917) with G

a Landesverband Westfalen (Westphalia) badge

violet felt in the void of the crown

3 Naval Squadron

the Order fell out of use and remained inactive for thirty years until Antonio López de Santa Anna convinced Pope Pius IX to recognize it in 1854

Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order Of The Golden Fleece, In Gold, C.1900 GTRexclude 1917) with G(Orden vom Goldenen Vliesz). Instituted October 1, 1429. A lovely miniature, in 18K Gold, featuring a sheep hung from its midsection, connected to a shield with red enamelled flames, and a blue enamelled arabesque resembling a crown, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 15. 84mm (w) x 28. 95mm (h), weighs 3. 3 grams, enamels intact, a lovely decoration in extremely fine condition.