maker marked on the exterior “H
The right breast above the pocket is enriched with an Army breast eagle insignia
on a black wool backer and an invisible buckram core
with the letters "G" and "Q" (Gregory & Quilter Parachute Company) along with wings on either side
Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Maria Theresa, Commander Cross In Gold To Field Marshal Svetozar Boroevic Newly Listed maker marked on the exterior(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