Austria-Hungary, Kingdom. An Order of St. Stephen of Hungary, Commander Cross, by C. F. Rothe, c.1980s consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac inside lid lined in maroon

inside lid lined in maroon satin

was not immune to the revolutionary fervour that swept Europe in 1848-1849

the reverse maker marked “RE” and “GD”

with extensive 1957 miniature set

maker marked “Paulmann & Crone” and “RZM M9/60” on reverse

Austria-Hungary, Kingdom. An Order of St. Stephen of Hungary, Commander Cross, by C. F. Rothe, c.1980s consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac inside lid lined in maroon(Kniglich ungarischer St. Stephans Orden). Instituted May 5th, 1764. The cross is constructed of silver gilt with green enameled arms, on a fixed roop and partially hollow royal crown for suspension from its period original neck ribbon, unmarked but displaying the typical craftsmanship characteristics of Rothe of Vienna, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 42. 4 mm (l) not including the crown suspension, a good quality post 1945 manufacture example in near mint