A Fine 1944 Austrian - Innsbruck Ski Championship Of The Alpine-University Badge Auction Archive An exquisitely crafted Grand Cross

An exquisitely crafted Grand Cross in 18k Gold with white and red enamels

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He initially named his next-of-kin as his father but was later changed to his wife

marked "800" (silver) and "GES

Komtur is just another word for Commander of an order

A Fine 1944 Austrian - Innsbruck Ski Championship Of The Alpine-University Badge Auction Archive An exquisitely crafted Grand CrossA fine quality manufacture 1944 Austrian Skimeisterschaft der Alpen Universitt Innsbruck badge; in bronzed metal with red, white, cream, blue, and green enamels; horizontal pinback; measuring 43 mm in diameter; weighing 24. 6 grams; HJ diamond on reverse, extremely fine condition.