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Austria, Second Republic. A Decoration Of Honour For Services To The Republic, Grand Decoration In Silver, C.1952 Auction its "purpose is the union1952 Present. (Ehrenzeichen fr Verdienste um die Republic sterreich, Groes Silbernes Ehrenzeichen am Bande). A Silver Grade Grand Cross Set consisting of a star and a cross; the star with eight tips, constructed of silvered bronze; the obverse decorated by a bronze gilt Austrian coat of arms, surrounded by the coat of arms of all nine states in enamels; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; maker marked