Austria, Republic. A State Of Vienna Merit Cross, Fullsize & Miniature Auction Archive with a 50 mm long

with a 50 mm long knurled stick pin

and a flat catch on a circular base

the reverse bearing an inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”)

/ Parle le Governement Provisoire de la République Française

Austria, Republic. A State Of Vienna Merit Cross, Fullsize & Miniature Auction Archive with a 50 mm longFullsize: three piece construction, in silver gilt with red and white enamels, measuring 44. 5 mm (w) x 50. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye; and Miniature: three piece construction, in silver gilt with red and white enamels, measuring 16. 5 mm (w) x 16. 5 mm (h), on a 48. 5 mm long stickpin. Intact enamels, extremely fine. In their hardshelled case of issue, maroon dimpled exterior, white