Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Maria Theresa, Commander Cross In Gold To Field Marshal Svetozar Boroevic Hold with an Edelweiss flower (representing

with an Edelweiss flower (representing the Heer) in the center between the date 1940 and a crossed anchor (representing the Kriegsmarine) and propeller (representing the Luftwaffe) on the obverse

flanked by a date of “1690” on a hollow background

5 carats in total weight

Along with the DRC-sister Grete Fock she was honored for her heroism in the two-year battle in Africa in April 1943 with the EK II

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Maria Theresa, Commander Cross In Gold To Field Marshal Svetozar Boroevic Hold with an Edelweiss flower (representing(Militr Maria Theresien Orden). An Austrian Military Order of Maria Theresia in Gold, Commanders Cross, Attributed to Feldmarschall Svetozar Boroevi von Bojna Austrian Empire; Militr Maria Theresien Orden, Instituted on June 18, 1757. Officially awarded cross. Commanders neck cross, in Gold and enamels, 43. 75mm (w) x 47. 65mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 34. 4 grams (including ribbon), unmarked, but of a textbook, circa 1900 1914 period