July 1937 Badge (aluminum
published by the Society of the Cincinnati in New York
GV Memorial Cross (171546 Pte
the obverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a silver crowned cipher of King Ludwig III within a white enameled border in the form of a buckled belt with silver letters reading “Merenti” (Latin - “Merit”)
The regiment saw active action throughout the European campaign but was dissolved on in June
Austria, First Republic. A Fatherland Front Supporter’s Badge, By Rudolf Souval Hold July 1937 Badge (aluminum(Vaterlndische Front Abzeichen). Constructed of gilded aluminum, horizontal pinback, the obverse consisting of a double overlaid Crutch Cross, the reverse maker marked R. SOUVAL, WIEN, measuring 36 mm (w) x 36 mm (h), with minor loss of finish evident, in near extremely fine condition.