Austria, Republic. An Honour Badge For The Merit Of The Republic Of Austria, Gold Merit Cross By Reitterer GTRexclude Waddell was struck off strength

Waddell was struck off strength to No

Additional sets of five ventilation holes are stamped at the bottom of each finger

maker marked "LATTES" on the reverse cartouche

This is a fine grouping of promotional and membership documents belonging to Johannes Hoppe

surrounding by a blue enameled border inscribed AMOR E FIDELIDADE (Love and Fidelity)

Austria, Republic. An Honour Badge For The Merit Of The Republic Of Austria, Gold Merit Cross By Reitterer GTRexclude Waddell was struck off strength(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