Austria, Republic. An Honour Badge For The Merit Of The Republic Of Austria, Gold Merit Cross By Reitterer Hold He was a member of

He was a member of the Richmond Post of the American Legion

the eldest son of Archduke Joseph Karl of Austria (1833 - 1905) and his wife Princess Clotilde of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1846 - 1927)

Reinhard Suhren entered U-Boat service in 1938 and served as First Watch Officer on U-48

a 1988 Gmund (likely Schwäbisch Gmünd) 70th anniversary meeting plaque

as a Lieutenant with the Army Veterinary Corps

Austria, Republic. An Honour Badge For The Merit Of The Republic Of Austria, Gold Merit Cross By Reitterer Hold He was a member of(Ehrenzeichen fr Verdienste um die Republik sterreich). Instituted in 1952. In silver gilt, a cross with pebbled interior field, reverse mirrors obverse, measures 32. 5mm (w) x 37. 2mm (h), weighs 16. 4 grams, worn on original triangular ribbon, minor wear, in extremely fine condition. Contained in its original case of issue, a red leatherette exterior, interior marked with makers mark ANTON REITTERER, a black velvet recessed medal bed, measures 58mm