Austria, Republic. An Austrian Merit Order, Gold Insignia With Ladies Ribbon, C.1936 certificate_of_authenticity He enlisted in the Reich

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

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maroon embroidery in the void of the crown

on loop for suspension from its period original with horizontal pinback

Austria, Republic. An Austrian Merit Order, Gold Insignia With Ladies Ribbon, C.1936 certificate_of_authenticity He enlisted in the Reich(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