Austria, I Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander Cross, I Class, By Anton Reitterer, C.1925 Hold men aged between 18 and

men aged between 18 and 25 had to serve 6 months of service prior to their compulsory military service

It was created in 1924 as a response to the fears about the growing threat from the development of bomber aircraft

probably used as a flag top

(Northumberland Fusiliers) KHARTOUM (3694

Elizabeth II (in silver gilt

Austria, I Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander Cross, I Class, By Anton Reitterer, C.1925 Hold men aged between 18 and(Ehrenzeichen fr die Verdienste um die Republik sterreich, Komturkreuz). Instituted 4 November 1922. (1922 1938 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Crutch Cross with white enameled arms, with loops for suspension from period original neck ribbon, exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics of Anton Reitterer, measuring 40. 51 mm (w) x 47. 41 mm (h), weighing 32. 6 grams, minor flecking of enamels, otherwise in near