Austria, Republic. A Merit Order, Medal Of Merit, Bronze Grade, C.1935 certificate_of_authenticity part of the black paper

part of the black paper backer missing on the reverse of the latter two badges from previously having been board mounted

its underlying base in brass

the reverse presents a cross with rays between the four arms

dated March 2

illustrating a woman in flowing robes representing Columbia

Austria, Republic. A Merit Order, Medal Of Merit, Bronze Grade, C.1935 certificate_of_authenticity part of the black papersterreicher Verdienstorden, Verdienstmedaille, Bronze. Instituted in 1934. 1934 1938 Issue. In bronze, measuring 36 mm in diameter, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr. Goodwin between 1946 1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician