Maria Theresa, Empress of Austria - Original Hand Singed Royal Order, Habsburg Monarchy, 12 Pages, Certificate of Authenticity - 1750

Maria Theresa (1717–1780) – Original Royal Order – Hand-Signed (1750) – Habsburg Monarchy – 12 pp – With Certificate of Authenticity

Description

Exceptionally rare original Royal Order issued by Maria Theresa, Empress of Austria and sovereign of the Habsburg Monarchy.
Hand-signed by the Empress “Maria Theresia” on 28 March 1750.

This document concerns the regulations “Wie die Invaliden Soldaten insgemein versorgt werden sollen” (“How the invalid soldiers should be cared for”), an important administrative directive relating to military welfare under Maria Theresa’s reforms.

Printed in Vienna by Johann Peter van Ghelen, official printer to the Imperial Court (“Römisch-Kayserliche, Königliche Majestät Hofbuchdrucker").


Physical Description

Format: Folio

Length: 12 pages, printed recto and verso

Dimensions: approx. 32.5 × 21.5 cm

Language: German

Ink Signature: Final page hand-signed by Empress Maria Theresa

Additional Features: Official wax seal and signatures of royal officials on the final page

Certificate of Authenticity: Included


Historical Significance

Maria Theresa is one of the most influential rulers of the 18th century. Hand-signed documents by her—especially complete multi-page Royal Orders with seals, official countersignatures, and clear provenance—are highly sought after.
This decree is linked to her famous military and social reforms, making it a document of substantial historical and political importance.


Condition

Pages well-preserved for age, with general historical patina.

Expected folding, minor edge wear, and light toning.

Text fully legible throughout.

Signature remains clear and strong.

Seal present and well-preserved.


Provenance

Private collection. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.


Rarity

Royal Orders personally signed by Maria Theresa are extremely scarce, especially in complete 12-page form with intact seal, countersignatures, and proven authenticity.