First Republic, Austrian Merit Order - Hold The dark blue leather on

The dark blue leather on the grip and scabbard are in extremely fine condition

which seems in keeping with his steady trend of demotions

His stay there aided his health

In August 1916

as the second of four Battalions that made up the Nova Scotia Highland Brigade

First Republic, Austrian Merit Order - Hold The dark blue leather onGrand Cross First Class with Eagle. Cross, in silver gilt and enamels, 48x55mm, unmarked, of very fine quality manufacture, extremely fine condition. Mounted on a full length of original sash. Star, in silver, silver gilt and enamels, 95mm, maker marked on reverse "Anton Reitterer, Wien". Of very fine quality manufacture, extremely fine condition. Extremely rare set of insignia, only five Grand Cross First Class with Eagle awarded, as follows: Dr.