Austria, Empire. An Honour Decoration For The Merit Of The Republic, Type I Grand Star, By Anton Rietterer, C.1930 Hold core is slightly loose within

core is slightly loose within the frame

the reverse six o’clcok arm with an initial institution date of “1813”

(i) a matted area at the lower left with the Korea Medal (SB-7789 G S NAULLS) in silver

the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath topped by a royal crown

Austria, Empire. An Honour Decoration For The Merit Of The Republic, Type I Grand Star, By Anton Rietterer, C.1930 Hold core is slightly loose withinInstituted October 4, 1922. Type II (1924 1934). A five armed star in silver bear a cross hatched pattern and feathered edges, the obverse center features a red enamelled cross in silver gilt, the reverse features a unique Y pronged pin, with makers cartouche in the center denoting Anton Rietterer, measures 74. 6mm (w) x 73. 1mm (h), weighs 44. 0 grams, lovely patina, a scarce decoration, in extremely fine condition.