Austria, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Gold Cross, C.1936 certificate_of_authenticity with light wear evident on

with light wear evident on the leather sweatband from active use

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minty condition

drawn in 1939 by artist Wolfgang Willrich

Cecilia were transferred to her dedicated Basilica in Trastevere

Austria, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Gold Cross, C.1936 certificate_of_authenticity with light wear evident on(sterreichischer Verdienstorden, Goldenes Verdienstkreuz). Issued 1934 1938. A bronze gilt Seipels cross; on a period original ribbon; measuring 32. 82 mm (w) x 34. 95 mm (h); weighing 28. 0 grams; in overall extremely fine condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr. Goodwin between 1946 1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an