Austria, Republic. An Honour Badge For Merit Of The Republic Of Austria, Grand Cross Case, C.1955 GTRexclude stating that he had been

stating that he had been serving as a member of an active militia for ten years with the 57th Quebec Field Battery since April 18

64 mm x 160 mm)

It is dated in Zagreb

Glue residue on the reverse of the Observer Wing from previous board mounting

7 mm (w) x 21 mm (h)

Austria, Republic. An Honour Badge For Merit Of The Republic Of Austria, Grand Cross Case, C.1955 GTRexclude stating that he had been(Ehrenzeichen fr Verdienste um die Republik sterreich). Instituted in 1952. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, red textured exterior on five sides, the bottom with a black pebbled finish and incorporating a case manufacturer's label inscribed "ETUIS MUSTERKOFFER CARL CECH WIEN, VI. MARCHETTIG. 7", the lid bearing the Austrian coat of arms in gold coloured ink, inside lid in white satin, padded, maker marked "ANTON REITTERER ORDENSJUWELIER