The Imperial Order of Leopold
An early, embroidered 1st Type Grand Cross Star. Breast Star, 103 mm., Silver rays made of thin, narrow silver-strip, the centre, made as the Order�s cross, made of sheet-silver, partly lacquered of red, bordered with gold wire, red lacquered centre medallion, with golden monogram �FIA� (Franciscus Imperator Augustus), white enameled outer circlet, bearing the Order�s motto �INTEGRITATI ET MERITO� in black lettering, the arms, flanked by beautifully chiseled oak leaves, made of gold, the reverse with original backing and a long hook made of brass wire, to affix the star to the habit, allowing an easy removing of it. A very rare star made in the finest, Austrian quality, from the 1st decade of 19th Century, excellent condition. I RR!