Austria, Republic. An Austrian Merit Order, Gold Insignia With Ladies Ribbon, C.1936 Newly Listed Machinist's Mate Second Class James

Machinist's Mate Second Class James Lawrence was initially declared "Missing in Action" as of March 1

a group of members reorganized the Order and sought to preserve whatever records and information they could locate

he transferred to the 3rd Battery of Artillery Regiment 33

where he was described as having "Rheumatism"

Austria, Republic. An Austrian Merit Order, Gold Insignia With Ladies Ribbon, C.1936 Newly Listed Machinist's Mate Second Class James(sterriechischer Verdienstorden, Abzeichen in Gold). Issued 1934 1938. A Seipels cross constructed of gilt bronze with red enameled arms; on a loop for suspension; with its period original ladies ribbon; measuring 32. 06 mm (w) x 34. 43 mm (h); weighing 20. 1 grams with its ribbon; in overall better than extremely fine condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and