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Title Verdienstkreuz with campaign wreath, 1st class
Nationality Austrian
Period c 1970
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This excellent COPY of an extremely rare order, originally only given to generals and introduced in 1848, is marked with the maker's punch of Rudolph Souval of Vienna and a pre-1918 Imperial Austrian Mint acceptance punch.

There is minor enamel damage to the wreath, the remaining enamel virtually perfect. The central lettering is in gold, with the remainder of the cross in silver with enamel finish. The box is a Prussian box for some other order.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Medals : Austrian : 20th Century]

testimonials

[From a vendor, rather than a buyer]

I'm delighted that you are happy with the badge and I hope you can sell it to someone who will value owning it.

I tried to sell it on eBay but they won't accept Nazi items. I then contacted several dealers via a Google search who mostly offered me £40-£50 after some haggling. Most of the other dealers tried to conceal its true value in their replies and also lacked manners which doesn't inspire confidence.

Ultimately it's about trust. I should think that most prospective sellers have done their own research and therefore know roughly what their item is worth. You were the only dealer who had the integrity to concede that my valuation was approximately correct and I respect your comment that you can't offer this as you need to make a profit. Your honest approach is greatly appreciated and I felt comfortable taking the risk in sending it to you.

Thank you for a smooth transaction

C D, UK, 01.07.2015

I collected my iron cross this am from the sorting office. Thank you for the medal; as before it's a very nice one. Thank you for your prompt service and I look forward to purchasing more in the future from you and your wonderful site.

J B, UK, 07.12.2006

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