Austria, Republic. A Humanitarian Service Cross, Commander and Pin Hold WASHINGTON”

WASHINGTON”

and from 1937-1941 it could be conferred with swords for wartime merit

oxidation around blue enamel ring and on reverse around cartouche

circumscribed by an inscription of “NATIONALSOZ

Ferdinand VII abolished the constitution and had all monuments to it torn down

Austria, Republic. A Humanitarian Service Cross, Commander and Pin Hold WASHINGTON”In silver gilt and enamels, a Maltese cross with central white enamelled cross, reverse plain, marked 925 and OF denoting maker, measures 58. 2 mm (w) x 96. 7 mm (h), suspended from a large circular wreath and worn on a full length neck ribbon, light enamel wear, very fine. Accompanied by a small pin in silver gilt and enamels, very fine.