Honour Badge for Merit of the Republic of Austria, Type II, I Class Knight Cross

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SKU: 01.AUT.0119.122.01.000

Estimated market value:

$200 USD

  • I Class Knight Cross Obverse
  • I Class Knight Cross Reverse

Estimated market value:

$200 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Austria (Republic)
  • Makers
    Anton Reitterer, Vienna; Rothe & Neffe, Vienna
  • Composition
    Gilt/Enamelled
  • Size
    32x34mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/europe/austria-republic/orders/austria-republic-a-merit-order-first-class-knight-s-cross-c-1935

Physical Description and Item Details


1934 - 1938 Issue. (Österreichischer Verdienstorden Ritterkreuz I. Klasse). A bronze gilt Seipel’s cross with dark red enameled arms on the obverse and reverse; suspended from its period original tri-fold ribbon; measuring 32.38 mm (w) x 34.70 mm (h); weighing 17.7 grams with its ribbon; the enamels free from chips or cracks; in virtually mint condition.

History


This Order was conferred upon foreign and national citizens that have provided meritorious services to the Republic of Austria.

In 1934 the title of this Order was changed to the Order of Merit of Austria.

The Order was abolished in 1938, when Austria was annexed by Germany.

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