Austria, Second Republic. A Veterans Association Service Medal Bar, c. 1964 United Republic of four smaller regional shields on

four smaller regional shields on each wing

set within a ring of blue enamel bearing a gilt inscription of “Gott mit Uns” (God with Us) in capital letters and arabesques

505 mm x 710 mm

with enamel flaking apparent to centre blue reverse

later being named Acting Conductor on August 1st

Austria, Second Republic. A Veterans Association Service Medal Bar, c. 1964 United Republic of four smaller regional shields onA medal bar grouping of four medals and awards, with an additional veterans association service medals, consisting of: 1. A Gold Medal for Merit to the Republic of Austria (Goldene Medaille fr Verdienste um die Republik sterreich). Instituted April 2nd, 1952. A circular gilded silver medal, the obverse depicting the Austrian National Eagle surrounded by the Coat of Arms of all nine of Austrias states, the reverse is inscribed Fr Verdienste um die