Austria, Republic. A Decoration Of Honour For Services To The Republic Of Austria, Commander Star, By A. Reitterer Hold valid from 1 April 1939

valid from 1 April 1939 to 31 March 1940

but typical late War badge by Rudolf Suval

The original leather dagger hanger strap attached to the ring with buckle and functioning clip

some tarnishing to silver

on loop for suspension from a period original neck string

Austria, Republic. A Decoration Of Honour For Services To The Republic Of Austria, Commander Star, By A. Reitterer Hold valid from 1 April 1939Instituted April 2 1952 by the National Assembly. In silver, a red enamelled Maltese Cross with white enamel line in the center of each arm, superimposed on the obverse sits a coat of arms featuring an eagle with multiple shields below in multi coloured enamels, reverse bears a single pin suspension, makers cartouche of A. REITTERER in the center, measures 63. 4mm (w) x 63. 4mm (h), weighs 44. 5 grams, enamels intact, light wear, in extremely fine