Austria, First Republic. A 1922-1938 Issue Austrian Merit Order, Knight’s Cross Hold 2nd Pattern Enlisted RLB/ Luftschutz

2nd Pattern Enlisted RLB/ Luftschutz Belt Buckle - In die forged steel (magnetic)

while on the opposite side an insertion slot retains a functional push-button mechanism and period original red felt insert

light contact evident on the crown and horse

ribbon with brooch pinback sewn in place

Austria, First Republic. A 1922-1938 Issue Austrian Merit Order, Knight’s Cross Hold 2nd Pattern Enlisted RLB/ LuftschutzA fine example of an Ehrenzeichen fr die Verdienste um die Republik sterreich Ritterkreuz; a silver white enameled Seipels cross; the obverse and reverse with fine quality enamels; suspended from a period original tri fold ribbon; measuring 29. 96 mm (w) x 31. 73 mm (h); weighing 17. 9 grams with its ribbon; with only faint contact marks on the enamels, but without cracks or chips of any kind, in virtually mint condition. This offering is a part of