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This collection comprises five distinct medals and badges. The first is a silver-tone triangular medal with red and white enamel detailing, featuring a seated figure and inscribed “ROAD OPERATORS SAFETY COUNCIL 5 YEARS SAFE DRIVING,” suspended from a green and red chevron-patterned fabric ribbon with a clasp marked “1959.” Adjacent is a gold-tone openwork Masonic jewel, featuring a central Star of David, inscribed with the Latin motto “HONOR FIDELITAS FRATERNITAS” (Honor, Fidelity, Fraternity), “PEC. VINC.,” and dated “1894,” attached to a cream-colored ribbed ribbon. A large, round, gold-tone medal displays intricate raised work with multiple colorful enamelled heraldic shields, inscribed with the German regional names “SALZBURG,” “STEIERMARK,” “TIROL,” and “KÄRNTEN” (Austrian states). The final complete piece is a small, round, silver-tone openwork medal depicting a stylized bird or dove, suspended from a plain black ribbon fastened by a safety pin. Additionally, a small, loose gold-tone circular element with an embossed symbol is included.
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