Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Fleece, in Gold and Diamonds, c.1960 Republic of constructed of a heavy card

constructed of a heavy card stock frame with a faux black leather liner

These matches were deemed true “safety matches” due to the separation of the reactive ingredients between the match head and the striking surface

the reverse bearing an inscription of “DEUTSCHE VERDIENST MEDAILLE” (“GERMAN MERIT MEDAL”)

along with touches of red and green embroidery in the crown's base

the patch fashioned from a re-purposed "tailpiece" that was detached from the smock

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Fleece, in Gold and Diamonds, c.1960 Republic of constructed of a heavy card(Orden vom Goldenen Vliesz). Instituted October 1, 1429. An eye catching decoration, in 14K Gold (tested), an Order of the Golden Fleece, unmarked by likely of Rothe manufacture, the sheep, suspension, and arabesque are set with approximately 7. 5 total carats of old European and rose cut natural diamonds, with a central 1. 5 carat natural emerald in the flame like suspension, measures 51. 0 mm (w) x 80. 2 mm (h), weighs 42. 10 grams, worn on a modern