Austria, Republic. An Honour Badge For The Merit Of The Republic Of Austria, Gold Merit Cross By Reitterer GTRexclude the first page of photographs

the first page of photographs near the front of the book with a vellum insert

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

Ellis RCAF - 1939-45 Star

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

Austria, Republic. An Honour Badge For The Merit Of The Republic Of Austria, Gold Merit Cross By Reitterer GTRexclude the first page of photographs(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