Austria, Republic. A Military Merit Cross, Second Class Commander, C.1935 Newly Listed arriving in the French theatre

arriving in the French theatre on October 13

1 Non-Effective Transit Depot on December 27th for return to Canada in late February 1944

He occupied various positions within the general command

Belt also comes with signed photo of him

highlight on the rim exposing "EDMUND"

Austria, Republic. A Military Merit Cross, Second Class Commander, C.1935 Newly Listed arriving in the French theatreA 1935 1938 Issue. A fine quality manufacture and very well preserved 1935 1938 issue Military Merit Cross Second Class Neck Cross; in silver; the outer layer of the cross with red enamels, and the inner layer with white enamels; with a central enameled medallion featuring a gold double headed eagle; the reverse plain; on a loop and broad ring for suspension from its period original neck ribbon; measuring 51. 35 mm (w) x 55. 77 mm (h); weighing 34. 6