6) An Austrian Military Merit Cross with miniature Oak Leaves
The Colonial Medal is closely linked to the existence of the French colonial empire
the reverse maker marked “Peter Bauens
maker marked "V&S" (Vaughton & Sons)
It was made a permanent distinction only in October 1898 and rewards both clergy and lay persons for outstanding service to the Pontiff or the Catholic Church
Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal By Förster & Barth Auction Archive 6) An Austrian Military Merit(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse with an inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), above a crossed sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, the suspension loop maker marked with LDO code 10 for Frster & Barth,