Austria War of The Austrian Succession. Poster of Proclamation By Empress Maria-Theresa Dated 1742 Decree of the Empress in French requiring any of her subjects serving in the Armies of Spain or Naples in Italy to leave those services and enlist in her Armies. Royal Arms of the Holy Roman Empire top centre, Fine initial letter M with the Empress seated on the Throne. Black letter press printing, size 12" ´ 16".