Austria, Empire. Two Badges Auction A Mongolian Order of the

A Mongolian Order of the Polar Star

33 mm (w) x 85

the obverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a silver crowned monogram of Ludwig III within a white enameled border in the form of a buckled belt with silver letters reading “MERENTI” (“MERIT”)

The crown of the cap is flanked on each side by dual metal-reinforced ventilation holes

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Austria, Empire. Two Badges Auction A Mongolian Order of theIncludes: 1. Vienna Volunteer Rescue Society Merit Badge (multi piece hollow construction, obverse in bronze gilt with black enamels, gilt metal backer, illustrating the bust of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1837 1898) within a beaded circular frame, centered on a six pointed star, backed by fire flames on the horizon and water waves below, surrounded by the inscription "WIENERFREIWILLIGE RETTUNGS CESELLSCHAFT" (Vienna Volunteer Rescue Society) and