Austria, I Republic. A Merit Order, Commander Cross, C.1934 GTRexclude supplemented by black-and-white facsimile images

supplemented by black-and-white facsimile images

A gilded bronze Maltese cross with blue-enamelled arms

in silvered and gray rolled bullion wire

hand embroidered on scarlet colored doeskin

the reverse with an inscription of “OHNE FLEISS KEIN PREISS” (“WITHOUT EFFORT

Austria, I Republic. A Merit Order, Commander Cross, C.1934 GTRexclude supplemented by black-and-white facsimile images(sterriechischer Verdienstorden, Komturkreuz). 1934 1938 Issue. In bronze gilt consisting of a Crutch Cross with red enameled arms, the twelve oclock arm with an integral loop and suspension ring connecting to a period original neck ribbon, measuring 40. 66 mm (w) x 47. 28 mm (h), weighing 37. 3 grams, minor flecking of enamels, otherwise in extremely fine condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent