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 marked on reverse RK in

marked on reverse RK in a circle (for Rudolf Karneth & Sohn

7 mm (w) x 79 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension

who immediately recognized the historical interest of the contents

with a crossed sword clasp riveted to the twelve o’clock arm

Jacques Schulman catalogue 1962

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 marked on reverse RK in(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