Austria, Second Republic. A Meritorious Service Badge Of The State Of Vienna, With Case, Ca.1955 Auction on period ribbon and in

on period ribbon and in original case of issue with a purple velvet interior lining and medal bed

measuring 40 mm (w) x 470 mm (l)

the United States Legion of Merit

The crew of ten was selected to participate in Operation Tidal Wave

Austria, Second Republic. A Meritorious Service Badge Of The State Of Vienna, With Case, Ca.1955 Auction on period ribbon and in(Staat Wien Ehrenzeichen mit Etui). Constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with red and white enameled arms and central enameled shield of the State of Vienna, with stylized sun rays joining the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 45. 08 mm (w) x 50. 82 mm (h), accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy