Austria, First Republic. A Merit Order I Class Grand Cross, Special Grade, By Anton Reiterer, C.1934 Archive The obverse of the crossguard

The obverse of the crossguard features a NSDAP eagle clutching a wreath with a swastika in the center

conceived by William Alexander Smith

General Henri Dentz

measuring 133 mm x 101 mm

A Spanish 1933-1953 Twentieth Anniversary of the Founding of the Falange Party Medal - Bronze

Austria, First Republic. A Merit Order I Class Grand Cross, Special Grade, By Anton Reiterer, C.1934 Archive The obverse of the crossguard(sterreichischer Verdienstorden, Grokreuz). Instituted on September 29, 1934. (Issued 1934 1938). The grand cross sash badge consisting of a red enameled Seipels cross constructed of silver gilt, the obverse depicting a black enameled Austrian double headed eagle with a red white red enameled shield on its chest, suspended from a knurled ribbon suspension and a ring from its period original and full size sash ribbon, measuring 48. 54 mm (w) x 51. 58