Austria, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Silver Cross Of Merit, Ladies Version Hold blackened bronze insignia affixed to

blackened bronze insignia affixed to a silvered bronze base

in gilt and pebbled red enamels

gilded and patinated bronze

Footnote: The Hilinka Guard was the paramilitary unit created by Catholic Priest Andrej Hlinka and controlled by the Slovak People's Party or HSSP

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Austria, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Silver Cross Of Merit, Ladies Version Hold blackened bronze insignia affixed to1927 1938 Issue. A fine example of an Order of Merit Silver Cross of Merit; a silver Seipels cross; on a period original ladies ribbon; measuring 32. 88 mm (w) x 37. 84 mm (w); weighing 26. 1 grams; in near mint condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr. Goodwin between 1946 1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator