Austria, Republic. An Honour Badge For The Merit Of The Republic Of Austria, Gold Merit Cross By Reitterer consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac commander of the 30th Infantry

commander of the 30th Infantry Division

1893 in Levis

and a small tear in the top right corner

constructed of silvered and gilded bronze

a National Socialst Motor Corps (NSKK) member’s badge

Austria, Republic. An Honour Badge For The Merit Of The Republic Of Austria, Gold Merit Cross By Reitterer consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac commander of the 30th Infantry(Ehrenzeichen fr Verdienste um die Republik sterreich). Instituted in 1952. In silver gilt, a cross with pebbled interior field, reverse mirrors obverse, measures 32. 5mm (w) x 37. 2mm (h), weighs 16. 4 grams, worn on original triangular ribbon, minor wear, in extremely fine condition. Contained in its original case of issue, a red leatherette exterior, interior marked with makers mark ANTON REITTERER, a black velvet recessed medal bed, measures 58mm