Austria, First Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander Cross, First Class, By Anton Reitterer, C.1925 Auction Archive extremely fine) to Lieutenant Kretschmer

extremely fine) to Lieutenant Kretschmer of 5th Squadron of Fighter Wing 54

2 mm (h) inclusive of its bar)

All in fine to very fine condition

Ten of the regiment's officers and 143 enlisted men were killed in action or mortally wounded and one officer and 128 enlisted men died of disease

Thomas William Harris

Austria, First Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander Cross, First Class, By Anton Reitterer, C.1925 Auction Archive extremely fine) to Lieutenant Kretschmer(Ehrenzeichen fr Verdienste um die Republik, Kommandeur 1. Klasse). Issued 1922 1933. The set consisting of 1) A silver eight pointed multi rayed star with a white enameled Seipels cross; the reverse plain; with a vertical pinback, barrel hinge, and round wire catch; marked Anton Reitterer Juwelier Wien IX Schubertg 24 on the reverse; measuring 78. 06 mm (w) x 77. 28 mm (h); weighing 56. 6 grams. 2) A silver gilt white enameled Seipels cross; the