(Ehrenzeichen Gausieger im Reichsberufswettkampf 1944)
cross and animals raised above the surface of the medal
Awarded for merit in the creation of a democratic nation and the advancement of Socialism in Romania
the Battalion was was broken up and absorbed into the 73rd and 75th Infantry Battalions
Austria, Second Republic. A Meritorious Service Badge Of The State Of Vienna, With Case, Ca.1955 GTRexclude (Ehrenzeichen Gausieger im Reichsberufswettkampf 1944)(Staat Wien Ehrenzeichen mit Etui). Constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with red and white enameled arms and central enameled shield of the State of Vienna, with stylized sun rays joining the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 45. 08 mm (w) x 50. 82 mm (h), accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy