Austria, First Republic. A Merit Order I Class Grand Cross, Special Grade, By Anton Reiterer, C.1934 Auction with repair evident on the

with repair evident on the right side wing

the obverse with an Austrian Republic eagle within a laurel wreath

(Silberne Verdienstmedaille mit Schwertern zum Fürstlich Reußischen Ehrenkreuz)

Near by was a shed in which the shells and explosives were stored

04 mm (h) x 52

Austria, First Republic. A Merit Order I Class Grand Cross, Special Grade, By Anton Reiterer, C.1934 Auction with repair evident on the(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