Austria, First Republic. A Merit Order I Class Grand Cross, Special Grade, By Anton Reiterer, C.1934 Auction 04 mm (h) x 52

04 mm (h) x 52

(Silberne Verdienstmedaille mit Schwertern zum Fürstlich Reußischen Ehrenkreuz)

one dated September 15

the obverse with an Austrian Republic eagle within a laurel wreath

the exterior featuring seven integral loops of identical construction for the optional insertion of foliage

Austria, First Republic. A Merit Order I Class Grand Cross, Special Grade, By Anton Reiterer, C.1934 Auction 04 mm (h) x 52(sterreichischer Verdienstorden, Grokreuz). Instituted on September 29, 1934. (Issued 1934 1938). The grand cross sash badge consisting of a red enameled Seipels cross constructed of silver gilt, the obverse depicting a black enameled Austrian double headed eagle with a red white red enameled shield on its chest, suspended from a knurled ribbon suspension and a ring from its period original and full size sash ribbon, measuring 48. 54 mm (w) x 51. 58