Austria, First Republic. A Merit Order I Class Grand Cross, Special Grade, By Anton Reiterer, C.1934 United Republic of around a central depiction of

around a central depiction of an exploding sea mine

Grand Gold Medal and Grand Silver Medal

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Austria, First Republic. A Merit Order I Class Grand Cross, Special Grade, By Anton Reiterer, C.1934 United Republic of around a central depiction of(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