Austria, First Republic. A Merit Medal, Large Version, C.1932 Auction A portion of a company

A portion of a company on our left was completely wiped out by a machine gun barrage fire

Both shells are designed to appear as steins complete with handles

Naming is officially engraved in italic script

22 mm x 32

inscribed "CIVIL DEFENCE LONG SERVICE MEDAL" on the lid

Austria, First Republic. A Merit Medal, Large Version, C.1932 Auction A portion of a company1930 1934 Issue. (Verdienstmedaille). A large circular medal constructed of silvered bronze; the obverse depicting the Austrian coat of arms, surrounded by the coat of arms of all of Austrias nine provinces; the reverse inscribed Fr Verdienste um die Republik sterreich (For merit for the Republic of Austria); on a triple loop suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon; measuring 45. 02 mm in diameter; weighing 32. 6 grams; in overall