A First Class Grand Cross Breast Star For Merit Of The Republic Of Austria; Type Ii 1952 Hold and remained there until the

and remained there until the next morning

The actual design comprised an over-sized skullcap

magnetic functioning metal clip affixed to the leather patch by the use of a leather loop stitched to the upper of the patch and wrapped around the loop on the clip

Attached to the canister's left side are two metal loops which house a khaki canvas shoulder strap

A First Class Grand Cross Breast Star For Merit Of The Republic Of Austria; Type Ii 1952 Hold and remained there until theA fine quality example of a Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria by Anton Reitterer. The base of the award an eight pointed star in the shape of sun rays in silver, with a center applique in bronze gilt, depicting the Austrian national eagle with the crest of Austria on its chest, with the nine provincial coat of arms in multi coloured enamels. The reverse is plain, with a plain center applique maker marked Anton Reitterer,