Austria. A 1918-1933 Issue Republic Order Of Merit Officer Cross By R. Souval certificate_of_authenticity has been privately altered around

has been privately altered around collar region with the addition of corduroy and added structural stitching

March 1852

The Juncker Unqualified air gunner was discussed on the Wehrmacht awards forum and shown to have a wartime black finish due to the heat signatures you can see around the hinge and catch- please see this thread

Footnote: Hedley Randall May was born on April 6

Austria. A 1918-1933 Issue Republic Order Of Merit Officer Cross By R. Souval certificate_of_authenticity has been privately altered aroundAn extremely fine quality manufacture 1918 1933 issue Austrian Republic Order of Merit Officer Cross (sterreichischer Verdienstorden Offizierskreuz); a silver white enameled Seipels cross; the obverse with fine quality enamels; the reverse with a vertical pin and a functional hinge catch assembly; maker marked R. Souval, Wien on the reverse; measuring 47. 25 mm x 54. 46 mm; weighing 34. 3 grams; in extremely fine condition. This offering is a part of