Austria, Second Republic. A Decoration Of Honour For Services To The Republic, Grand Decoration In Silver, C.1952 Auction The Order of the Cross

The Order of the Cross of Liberty was founded on March 4

(Heer M42 Stahlhelm)

The original chin strap is present however the leather buckle has been broken overtime

KLASSE OHNE SCHWERTER” (“WAR MERIT CROSS II CLASS WITHOUT SWORDS”)

The shoulders are adorned with Sergeant's (Feldwebel) shoulder straps

Austria, Second Republic. A Decoration Of Honour For Services To The Republic, Grand Decoration In Silver, C.1952 Auction The Order of the Cross1952 Present. (Ehrenzeichen fr Verdienste um die Republic sterreich, Groes Silbernes Ehrenzeichen am Bande). A Silver Grade Grand Cross Set consisting of a star and a cross; the star with eight tips, constructed of silvered bronze; the obverse decorated by a bronze gilt Austrian coat of arms, surrounded by the coat of arms of all nine states in enamels; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; maker marked