Austria, Republic. A Military Merit Cross, I Class Cross, C.1965 Auction within a ribbed ring bearing

within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”) and oak leaves

or to be allowed to retire

original triangular ribbon with hook and eye

on January 27th

signed by Brooke Claxton

Austria, Republic. A Military Merit Cross, I Class Cross, C.1965 Auction within a ribbed ring bearingOf recent manufacture in Rothe style, a I class cross with white enamel arms bordered in thick red enamel, the obverse medallion features the inscription VER DIENST (Merit) on a white enamelled field with a red enamelled surround, the reverse presents a single vertical pin assembly, measures 61. 3mm (w) x 61. 4mm (h), weighing 62. 8 grams, small holes in enamel behind inscription, in very fine condition.