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ORDER OF ST. STEPHEN OF HUNGARY GRAND CROSS BREAST STAR, AUSTRIA, CIRCA 1880 - Of eight-pointed silver construction with finely faceted and granular radiating arms. The circular center in gold and enamels, with a red translucent enamel ground bearing the white-enameled patriarchal cross between the gilt initials ”M T” for Maria Theresa, above the Hungarian crown resting upon a green enameled mount. The medallion is enclosed within a green enameled oak wreath with gilt acorns. Reverse fitted with a vertical pin-back fastening, hallmarked on the pin with ”C.F. ROTHE WIEN” and the Viennese Diana-head control mark, indicating silver manufacture. Austro-Hungarian Empire 1848-1916. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: 3 7/8 x 3 5/8 in., (9.8 x 9.3 cm.) Condition: VF.