Austria, Republic. A Merit Medal, Silver Grade Auction Archive returning to France for a

returning to France for a second time

Infantry Badge – Bronze Grade - in die stamped bronzed tombac

extremely fine/near mint condition

along with the crew of the Norwegian freighter

the plates held in place by two screws and riveted in place on the opposite side

Austria, Republic. A Merit Medal, Silver Grade Auction Archive returning to France for a(Silberne Verdienstmedaille). A round silvered bronze medal; the obverse depicting an Austrian national eagle; the reverse inscribed FR VERDIENSTE UM DIE REPUBLIK STERREICH (German For Merit for the Republic of Austria); on a double loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon; measuring 36. 19 mm in diameter; weighing 18. 6 grams; in extremely fine condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent