Austria, Imperial. A Sovereign Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Gold Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity on a 43 mm long

on a 43 mm long needle pin

Footnote: The Order of Solomon's Seal is an order of knighthood of the Ethiopian Empire

The crown portion of the cap also features a clear celluloid diamond that is embossed “Wilhelm Welhausen

a National Socialist Reich Warriors’ League (NSKRB) 25-year membership badge

Austria, Imperial. A Sovereign Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Gold Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity on a 43 mm long(Souverner Malteseorden Goldenes Verdienskreuz). A Gold Merit Cross constructed of silver gilt, presenting as a Maria Theresa Cross with partially ribbed arms, central medallion with a Maltese Cross circumscribed by MIL. ORDO EQUITUM MELIT. BENE MERENTI (WELL MERITING THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE KNIGHTS OF MALTA), reverse with central medallion with raised date of 1916 within wreath, on loop for suspension from its period original war ribbon, unmarked,