Austria, Republic. A Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria, Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold for Bishops, by W. Reitterer, c.1950 Buy Now overlaid by Staudegger’s handwritten signature

overlaid by Staudegger’s handwritten signature in blue ink

issued to Officer’s deputy Erich Sperling of the Fliegerhorst (airbase) Döberitz

which features an integral belt locking together with magnetic metal buckles set into the waistband

western Poland)

Includes original cardboard packaging with sheet explaining the symbolism

Austria, Republic. A Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria, Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold for Bishops, by W. Reitterer, c.1950 Buy Now overlaid by Staudegger’s handwritten signature(Ehrenzeichen fr Verdienste um die Republic sterreich). 1952 Present. A Set for Bishops, consisting of a neck badge, in the shape of a Maltese cross constructed of bronze gilt with white and red enamels, reverse mirrors the obverse, suspended from an Austrian coat of arms, surrounded by the coat of arms of all nine states in enamels, reverse of the suspension plain, measuring 50. 11 mm (w) x 71. 22 mm (h), worn on a thick ribbon worn across the