Austria, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Republic Of Austria, First Class, by Anton Reitterer consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (Wehrmacht Generalfeldmarschall Foto mit Unterschrift)

(Wehrmacht Generalfeldmarschall Foto mit Unterschrift)

and during the rule of His Majesty King Nikola I Petrović Njegoš

original ribbon on the CFD

centerpiece ring shows variation of insignia with two pillars and two overlapping orbs upon which sits a crown

on a black wool backer with machine embroidery consisting of red and black threading in the shape of an Albanian Coat of Arms

Austria, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Republic Of Austria, First Class, by Anton Reitterer consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (Wehrmacht Generalfeldmarschall Foto mit Unterschrift)(Ehrenzeichen fr Verdienste um die Republik sterreich). Instituted in 1952. Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria. Sash badge of the order featuring a silver gilt Maltese cross with red and white enamels, suspended from national eagle and coat of arms iconography also in silver gilt and enamels, reverse of cross with similar enameling with suspension plain, 49. 8 mm (w) x 69. 8 mm (h inclusive of suspension), on original sash of