Austria, Imperial. Two First War Patriotic Badges Hold with four-colour plates interspersed throughout

with four-colour plates interspersed throughout

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later making his home in Victoria

The Royal Patriotic Fund was already providing for needy families of soldiers and non-commissioned officers

Austria, Imperial. Two First War Patriotic Badges Hold with four-colour plates interspersed throughoutIn bronze gilt, a crescent moon shaped badge with rich detailing, three central shields superimposed on the obverse bearing emblems of Austria, the reverse with a horizontal pin, an unofficial mark, measures 41. 2mm (w) x 33. 1mm (h), weighs 9. 2 grams, enamels intact, in very fine condition. In silvered war material and multicoloured enamels, presenting a central large double headed eagle surrounded by a blue enamel ring, horizontal pin on the