Austria, First Republic. A Large Gold Merit Medal, C.1932 Archive each with a reinforced buttonhole

each with a reinforced buttonhole and button closure

ensures a snug fit when closed

6 mm x 73 mm

the spoon is quite heavy and is 254 mm long and 23 mm wide at its widest spot

calling on the people to unite in a battle against the occupation

Austria, First Republic. A Large Gold Merit Medal, C.1932 Archive each with a reinforced buttonhole(Goldene Verdienstmedaille). A large round gilt bronze medal; the obverse depicting an Austrian eagle, surrounded by the Coat of Arms of Austrias nine states; the reverse inscribed Fr Verdienste um die Republic sterreich (For Merit for the Republic of Austria); on a loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon; 45. 04 mm in diameter; weighing 35. 6 grams; in overall better than extremely fine condition. This offering is a part of the