A First Class Grand Cross Breast Star For Merit Of The Republic Of Austria; Type Ii 1952 United Republic of measuring 86 mm x 69

measuring 86 mm x 69 mm

The blade is diamond shaped towards the point

bronze grade

reverse illustrating a downward pointing sword in the foreground

He is listed on page 268 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

A First Class Grand Cross Breast Star For Merit Of The Republic Of Austria; Type Ii 1952 United Republic of measuring 86 mm x 69A fine quality example of a Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria by Anton Reitterer. The base of the award an eight pointed star in the shape of sun rays in silver, with a center applique in bronze gilt, depicting the Austrian national eagle with the crest of Austria on its chest, with the nine provincial coat of arms in multi coloured enamels. The reverse is plain, with a plain center applique maker marked Anton Reitterer,