Austria. A 1918-1933 Issue Republic Order Of Merit Officer Cross By R. Souval certificate_of_authenticity Appearing near the bottom on

Appearing near the bottom on the same side is another metal loop which houses a shorter canvas strap

Footnote: Hedley Randall May was born on April 6

He had his German ethnic heritage confirmed on the 11th of December 1942

with ten rows of silver-coloured springy wire in the recesses of the ribbing

March 1852

Austria. A 1918-1933 Issue Republic Order Of Merit Officer Cross By R. Souval certificate_of_authenticity Appearing near the bottom onAn extremely fine quality manufacture 1918 1933 issue Austrian Republic Order of Merit Officer Cross (sterreichischer Verdienstorden Offizierskreuz); a silver white enameled Seipels cross; the obverse with fine quality enamels; the reverse with a vertical pin and a functional hinge catch assembly; maker marked R. Souval, Wien on the reverse; measuring 47. 25 mm x 54. 46 mm; weighing 34. 3 grams; in extremely fine condition. This offering is a part of