Austria, I Republic. A Merit Order, Commander Cross, C.1934 United Republic of the Battle of Britain

the Battle of Britain

including a 1914 Iron Cross Second Class ribbon

the fighting being more or less continuous the whole time

the enamels on the red cross mostly worn away

smooth finished brown underside

Austria, I Republic. A Merit Order, Commander Cross, C.1934 United Republic of the Battle of Britain(sterriechischer Verdienstorden, Komturkreuz). 1934 1938 Issue. In bronze gilt consisting of a Crutch Cross with red enameled arms, the twelve oclock arm with an integral loop and suspension ring connecting to a period original neck ribbon, measuring 40. 66 mm (w) x 47. 28 mm (h), weighing 37. 3 grams, minor flecking of enamels, otherwise in extremely fine condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent