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a revisionist organization of former Waffen-SS members

Infantry Badge

when the Canadians entered the village of Passchendaele

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A First Class Grand Cross Breast Star For Merit Of The Republic Of Austria; Type Ii 1952 GTRexclude but already in 1930 heA fine quality example of a Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria by Anton Reitterer. The base of the award an eight pointed star in the shape of sun rays in silver, with a center applique in bronze gilt, depicting the Austrian national eagle with the crest of Austria on its chest, with the nine provincial coat of arms in multi coloured enamels. The reverse is plain, with a plain center applique maker marked Anton Reitterer,