Austria, First Republic. An Order of Merit, Commander Cross, First Class, by Anton Reitterer, c.1925

(Ehrenzeichen für 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 Seipel’s 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 Seipel’s cross; the obverse and reverse similarly enameled; suspended from a triple loop suspension from its shortened period original neck ribbon; measuring 40.54 mm (w) x 43.85 mm (h); weighing 34.4 grams. In overall extremely fine condition.

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