Austria, Second Republic. A Decoration Of Honour For Services To The Republic, Grand Decoration In Silver, C.1952 United Republic of affixed to the underlying green

affixed to the underlying green wool securing strap

a fine example with severe enamel damage on the obverse with light cracking on the reverse

in painted metal (magnetic) depicting a red cross

diagnosed with "Fract

Austria, Second Republic. A Decoration Of Honour For Services To The Republic, Grand Decoration In Silver, C.1952 United Republic of affixed to the underlying green1952 Present. (Ehrenzeichen fr Verdienste um die Republic sterreich, Groes Silbernes Ehrenzeichen am Bande). A Silver Grade Grand Cross Set consisting of a star and a cross; the star with eight tips, constructed of silvered bronze; the obverse decorated by a bronze gilt Austrian coat of arms, surrounded by the coat of arms of all nine states in enamels; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; maker marked