Austria, Republic. An Austrian Merit Order, Gold Insignia With Ladies Ribbon, C.1936 certificate_of_authenticity consisting of the cross

consisting of the cross

maroon embroidery in the void of the crown

He enlisted in the Reich Labour Service (Reichsarbeitsdienst) on 4 April 1938 and was released on 25 October of that year

He was promoted to Feldwebel (sergeant) on April 1

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Austria, Republic. An Austrian Merit Order, Gold Insignia With Ladies Ribbon, C.1936 certificate_of_authenticity consisting of the cross(sterriechischer Verdienstorden, Abzeichen in Gold). Issued 1934 1938. A Seipels cross constructed of gilt bronze with red enameled arms; on a loop for suspension; with its period original ladies ribbon; measuring 32. 06 mm (w) x 34. 43 mm (h); weighing 20. 1 grams with its ribbon; in overall better than extremely fine condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and