Military Merit Cross, II Class Cross

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.AUT.0236.103.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2700+ USD

Estimated market value:

$2700+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Austria (Republic)
  • Composition
    Silver/Bronze gilt/Enamelled
  • Size
    52mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/europe/austria-republic/medals-badges/austria-republic-a-military-merit-cross-second-class-commander-c-1935

Physical Description and Item Details


A 1935-1938 Issue. A fine quality manufacture and very well preserved 1935-1938 issue Military Merit Cross Second Class Neck Cross; in silver; the outer layer of the cross with red enamels, and the inner layer with white enamels; with a central enameled medallion featuring a gold double headed eagle; the reverse plain; on a loop and broad ring for suspension from its period original neck ribbon; measuring 51.35 mm (w) x 55.77 mm (h); weighing 34.6 grams; with some red residue seeping out from the centre of the cross; in overall near extremely fine condition.

History


This cross was awarded to Officers and enlisted men in the Austrian Armed forces in recognition of meritorious service.

The award was only awarded for 4 years, and it was suppressed following the annexation of Austria by Germany in 1938.

The obverse features the image in gilt of the double-headed Austrian eagle.

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