Austria, Republic. An Honour Badge For The Merit Of The Republic Of Austria, Gold Merit Cross By Reitterer Hold Medal for the Advancement of

Medal for the Advancement of Pharmaceutical Science was awarded at various universities to the graduating pharmacy student with the highest grade point average

led by Squadron Leader Geoffrey Page (an ace with 15 kills)

as a Lieutenant with the Army Veterinary Corps

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

1891 in Giebichenstein (Saxony Anhalt)

Austria, Republic. An Honour Badge For The Merit Of The Republic Of Austria, Gold Merit Cross By Reitterer Hold Medal for the Advancement 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