although there is a possibility that is stood for “Männergesangsverein/Men’s Choir Association”
original solid blue ribbon
and after a few months the middle finger had to be amputated as well
intact enamels with light contact marks
WWI 4th Canadian Division Pin CEF - In bronze gilt and enamels
Austria, Republic. An Honour Badge For Merit Of The Republic Of Austria, Grand Cross Case, C.1955 Auction although there is a possibility(Ehrenzeichen fr Verdienste um die Republik sterreich). Instituted in 1952. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, red textured exterior on five sides, the bottom with a black pebbled finish and incorporating a case manufacturer's label inscribed "ETUIS MUSTERKOFFER CARL CECH WIEN, VI. MARCHETTIG. 7", the lid bearing the Austrian coat of arms in gold coloured ink, inside lid in white satin, padded, maker marked "ANTON REITTERER ORDENSJUWELIER