Austria, Republic. A Military Merit Cross, Second Class Commander, C.1935 Newly Listed the John O'Gaunt's Bowman Neck

the John O'Gaunt's Bowman Neck Badge and the John O'Gaunt's Bowman Medal

He occupied various positions within the general command

arriving in the French theatre on October 13

silver gilt with black and blue enamelled insignia surmounted by a silver crown

Belt also comes with signed photo of him

Austria, Republic. A Military Merit Cross, Second Class Commander, C.1935 Newly Listed the John O'Gaunt's Bowman NeckA 1935 1938 Issue. A fine quality manufacture and very well preserved 1935 1938 issue Military Merit Cross Second Class Neck Cross; in silver; the outer layer of the cross with red enamels, and the inner layer with white enamels; with a central enameled medallion featuring a gold double headed eagle; the reverse plain; on a loop and broad ring for suspension from its period original neck ribbon; measuring 51. 35 mm (w) x 55. 77 mm (h); weighing 34. 6