christerd Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Hi, is there any knowledge about the Austria Merit Order out There ? I found this Order but what class is it? I have only seen Merit order worn on band earlier This one made by Souval Wienna Christer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Hi, is there any knowledge about the Austria Merit Order out There ?I found this Order but what class is it? I have only seen Merit order worn on band earlierThis one made by Souval WiennaChristerIt's an Officer's breast Cross. Souval is also famous for the restriking of the Azad Hind Decorations.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christerd Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 Thanks Paul ! I hope its real, I just bought it complete with box ( about 40 ?) I will post better pics when I get it home. Christer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmar Lang Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hi Christer,your piece is original and having it in the original case (also with manufacturer's mark of Souval?) is a plus.The Merit Order awarded from the government of the Austrian 1st Republic was made by Rothe; Reitterer and Souval.During WW1, Souval was also the maker of the (original) Milit?rverdienstkreuz 1st Class.Best wishes,Enzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christerd Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Hi my Merit Order has arrived ! And its a beuty, I am now combing through all Swedish Rolls to look after a possible owner So far I only found two paople who had this award , but only covered 1928-1934 so 4 more years to go ! Christer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christerd Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 And here is the inside of the box from Souval If I am correct this would be a 4th class award ? The regulations for this award seems to be a real A real heavy thing this ! Christer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmar Lang Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Hello,your order has a very nice case, and it's printed with a very early mark of the Souval manufacture.Best wishes,Enzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Hello,your order has a very nice case, and it's printed with a very early mark of the Souval manufacture.Best wishes,EnzoI agree with Enzo you have picked up an absolute gem.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stahlhut Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 i've always been fond of these for some reason. there are a bazillion service levels between the two color combos to the enamel. sorta confusing.one could spend quite a bit of effort collecting them all!fair price, btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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