Austria, Republic. An Honour Badge For The Merit Of The Republic Of Austria, Gold Merit Cross By Reitterer GTRexclude presenting a tower constructed of

presenting a tower constructed of white and black thread embroidery

This is a fine grouping of promotional and membership documents belonging to Johannes Hoppe

maker marked "LATTES" on the reverse cartouche

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered silver grey oval oak leaf wreath

Austria, Republic. An Honour Badge For The Merit Of The Republic Of Austria, Gold Merit Cross By Reitterer GTRexclude presenting a tower constructed of(Ehrenzeichen fr Verdienste um die Republik sterreich). Instituted in 1952. In silver gilt, a cross with pebbled interior field, reverse mirrors obverse, measures 32. 5mm (w) x 37. 2mm (h), weighs 16. 4 grams, worn on original triangular ribbon, minor wear, in extremely fine condition. Contained in its original case of issue, a red leatherette exterior, interior marked with makers mark ANTON REITTERER, a black velvet recessed medal bed, measures 58mm