Austria, I Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander Cross, I Class, By Anton Reitterer, C.1925 certificate_of_authenticity Scattered chipping in the black

Scattered chipping in the black paint on the cap badge

It was the first Order founded as an Order of Merit based on the principle of equality of birth

along with Weddings and other events

two group shots

Reduced Version - 23

Austria, I Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander Cross, I Class, By Anton Reitterer, C.1925 certificate_of_authenticity Scattered chipping in the black(Ehrenzeichen fr die Verdienste um die Republik sterreich, Komturkreuz). Instituted 4 November 1922. (1922 1938 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Crutch Cross with white enameled arms, with loops for suspension from period original neck ribbon, exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics of Anton Reitterer, measuring 40. 51 mm (w) x 47. 41 mm (h), weighing 32. 6 grams, minor flecking of enamels, otherwise in near