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AN IMPERIAL AUSTRIAN ORDER OF THE IRON CROWN WITH COLLAR CHAIN, LATE 19TH–EARLY 20TH CENTURY - Silver gilt and enameled collar of the Imperial Austrian Order of the Iron Crown, comprising the complete ceremonial collar chain with suspended Order badge. The collar is formed of alternating decorative links, including laurel wreath cartouches, scrolling monogrammatic plaques, and cylindrical elements ornamented with applied red and green glass stones and blackened ground, each link finely cast and assembled to create a continuous ceremonial chain. The central section suspends the Order badge beneath an elaborate gilt oak wreath element, the badge itself designed as the Imperial double-headed eagle, crowned and bearing a blue enameled central shield, suspended above a decorated base element set with colored stones. The collar chain fitted with its original terminal clasp, of hinged construction, consistent with Austrian Imperial manufacture. The overall design, ornamentation, and materials correspond to documented ceremonial collars of the Order of the Iron Crown issued for the highest classes and court use during the late Austro-Hungarian period, circa 1890–1918. 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: L: 24 3/4 in., (62.9 cm.) Condition: Overall excellent condition. Silver and gilded surfaces retain strong definition with areas of original patina and light oxidation consistent with age. Enamel and applied stones are largely intact with minor surface wear. Clasp is functional and original. No evidence of later assembly or replacement components observed.