Who is this please? Order of Malta, Order of Holy Grave of Jerusalem. German? Austrian?

[GreyC]

Hi,

I got this photo at a fair. I first thought that he was a member of St. John, but because he wears the Order of the Holy Grave of Jerusalem (if I am correct) he ought to be catholic. So he is probably a high ranking member of the Order of Malta.

I am not sure if he is German or Austrian. Can anybody identify him by any chance?

Thank you!

GreyC

[P.F.]

Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Knight of Honour and Devotion (possibly Bailiff Grand Cross, given the size)

The Equestrian  of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Knight Grand Cross

He was certainly Roman Catholic. Also a member of the aristocracy given the grade of the Order of Malta. 

Edited June 1, 2019 by P.F.

[GreyC]

Hi P.F.,

thank you very much!

GreyC

[Bayern]

Grey C ,The Gentleman wears the Field uniform used during WW1 by high grade Knights of the German Priorate of the Order, the Austro Hungarians used distinct uniforms , 

[Bayern]

The Maltese in the German Empire were nucleated into two associations .one in Rhineland Westphalia the other in Silesia . 

[GreyC]

Cool,

thanks Bayern!

Schönen Sonntag!

GreyC

[Bayern]

Hello GreyC , thanks