First Republic, Austrian Merit Order - GTRexclude with loop marked "935"

with loop marked "935"

Attributed to Field Marshall von Bock (Thies

the famed Stuka pilot Hans-Ulrich Rudel was the only foreigner who verifiably received it as well

A First War Medal of Honor for Heroism at Bois-de-Forges

The Battalion sailed May 15

First Republic, Austrian Merit Order - GTRexclude with loop marked "935"Grand Cross First Class with Eagle. Cross, in silver gilt and enamels, 48x55mm, unmarked, of very fine quality manufacture, extremely fine condition. Mounted on a full length of original sash. Star, in silver, silver gilt and enamels, 95mm, maker marked on reverse "Anton Reitterer, Wien". Of very fine quality manufacture, extremely fine condition. Extremely rare set of insignia, only five Grand Cross First Class with Eagle awarded, as follows: Dr.