Austria, First Republic. A Merit Medal, Large Version, C.1932 Auction three Miscellaneous Suspensions Missing their

three Miscellaneous Suspensions Missing their Medals

inscribed "CIVIL DEFENCE LONG SERVICE MEDAL" on the lid

but with a vertical tapered pinback

Three thin gold strands with a total of thirteen miniature awards attached via a small rectangular clasp

Both shells are designed to appear as steins complete with handles

Austria, First Republic. A Merit Medal, Large Version, C.1932 Auction three Miscellaneous Suspensions Missing their1930 1934 Issue. (Verdienstmedaille). A large circular medal constructed of silvered bronze; the obverse depicting the Austrian coat of arms, surrounded by the coat of arms of all of Austrias nine provinces; the reverse inscribed Fr Verdienste um die Republik sterreich (For merit for the Republic of Austria); on a triple loop suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon; measuring 45. 02 mm in diameter; weighing 32. 6 grams; in overall