Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta, Bailiff Star Republic of scattered chipping evident in the

scattered chipping evident in the blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece ring

This is a well-preserved Motorized Gendarmerie motorcycle crash helmet

0mm(width) x 71

each perforated with five ventilation holes and an additional hole through which is looped a period drawstring

the obverse of each bearing four bands of grey threaded piping interspersed with silver aluminum wire chevrons

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta, Bailiff Star Republic of scattered chipping evident in the(Malteser Verdienstorden Bruststern). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a vaulted Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, the reverse with a narrow barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 49. 5 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm (h), weighing 14. 3 grams, light gilt wear, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.