Order Of The Golden Fleece Hold was hit in the elbow

was hit in the elbow by the nose of the shell and suffered a bad compound fracture of the arm

with rosette on ribbon

the guns opened fire and these hostile advances were checked

hollow center

Order Of The Golden Fleece Hold was hit in the elbowNeck decoration in 18Kt. Gold and enamels (so called "large decoration", due to its large size), unmarked, but typical decoration by C. F. ROTHE, official maker of this insignia, circa 1935. Decoration weighs (with original ribbon) aprx. 96. 8 grams, measures 68. 15mmx120mm (ribbon decoration measures 30x35. 5mm), of superb quality manufacture, excellent quality enamels, extremely fine condition. Very attractive and extremely rare.