Austria, I Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross, By Anton Reiterer, C.1930 certificate_of_authenticity to secure to the field

to secure to the field glasses pouch

both covers engraved in red

while the edges present in a semi-sharpened condition

as is customary for most military decorations

an excellent display piece in overall near extremely fine condition

Austria, I Republic. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross, By Anton Reiterer, C.1930 certificate_of_authenticity to secure to the field(sterreichischer Verdienstorden Grokreuz & Brustkreuz). 1919 1934 Issue. The set consisting of 1) A Grand Cross Breast Star; consisting of a silver gilded star with eight pointed multi rayed arms, with a red enameled Seipels cross attached to the center of the obverse; the reverse plain; with a vertical pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly; maker marked Anton Reiterer, Juwilier, Wien IX, Schubertring 24 on the reverse; measuring 95. 68 mm (w)