Austria, I Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander Cross, I Class, By Anton Reitterer, C.1925 Auction and bicycles

and bicycles

encircled by a detailed silver-gilt laurel wreath

Gilt brass crossguard illustrates a spread-winged eagle "bird of prey" on both sides and sits loose against the adjoining ferrule

measuring 68 mm (w) x 82 mm (l) x 22 mm (h)

A 1933 Düsseldorf “3

Austria, I Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander Cross, I Class, By Anton Reitterer, C.1925 Auction and bicycles(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